The folks at Jeopardy! have got to be pleased with themselves. Ratings this week for the “Greatest of All Time” tournament are through the roof, reaching territories not usually reserved for early-evening gameshows. Of course one of the great things about … Continue reading
They say in the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. In the land where it never snows, a few flakes get you two days off in a row. I’ll take it. … Continue reading
When he suited up for the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night Vince Carter became the first NBA player to appear in four different decades. Carter was the fifth overall selection in the 1998 draft, starting for the Toronto Raptors that fall. … Continue reading
Somewhere right now Yogi Berra is jumping into Don Larsen’s arms. The calendar may say 2020, but for those two it’ll always be October 8, 1956.
After spending a few days in Tucson, Arizona, I’m back home in Northern Virginia. Made it just in time to celebrate the new year and all that jazz. Actually I’m just glad to be back where it’s warm!
I’ve spent the past four days in Tucson, Arizona. It has been rainy and cold. (Seriously. I know.) But while the locals have been bundled up and shivering… I’ve felt right at home. Unfortunately. … Continue reading
I’m now in the habit of saying “Happy Holidays,” and not just Merry Christmas. It’s not that I’m trying to be politically correct. I really do like New Year’s more than Christmas, and there are just so many other holidays … Continue reading
Dear Santa, I’m good. Seriously. No, I mean like, I’ve already got everything I need. Thanks. Merry Christmas! … Continue reading
I take it back… the Redskins are the worst team in the NFC East, going into overtime to prove such yesterday afternoon. On the plus side (get it?), they lost only six points in the plus/minus saga unfolding between them and … Continue reading
A close 51 on my list of 50 things to do before Christmas (see Dec. 2) would be “those green and brown cookies from the huge Costco trays of deliciousness.” I’ve never actually bought one of those trays… just been … Continue reading