Today on Math and Musings my son and I discuss our recent trip to National Harbor, Maryland. It was a celebration of all things American, from merry-go-rounds and band concerts to that most American of eating establishments… Johnny Rockets. Enjoy. … Continue reading
I’ve done the bit for years… President’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Washington-Lincoln Day… you get the idea. It’s funny because everyone is right and everyone is wrong all at the same time. I usually go with “Presidents’ Day,” although my own … Continue reading
If the Knicks keep winning games by 30 points or more I’m going to feel good going into the next… actually, no, I’m just going to feel good, like, about life, and the universe and everything. Someone go back and tell 12-year-old Mike … Continue reading
Say “New York” to someone and of course they think the city. But there’s more to the Empire State than just the eight million or so folks who live those five boroughs. There’s this whole other section, including my hometown. … Continue reading
The Knicks win every game by 40 or 50 points and the Yankees are tied for the best record in baseball. This is the ultimate New York fantasy, beyond parking spots, bagels, and no line at the laundromat. It’s on.
A few weeks ago I thought this post of mine was particularly insightful, though now I’m not so sure. For what it’s worth that ballot initiative in Virginia did pass (similar measures are now up in other states), meaning our legislature is … Continue reading
Let’s hope that was the real New York Knicks I saw last night, trouncing the Atlanta Hawks by an unheard-of margin of 51 points. It was 47 at halftime. You won’t hear Franklin or me breathe a word of this on Math … Continue reading
With one eye on the Denver Double I am turning my attention to the hardwood as well, following the exploits of the NBA team of my youth. That would be the New York Knickerbockers, who last won a championship nine … Continue reading
With its convincing win (and series victory) last night the Colorado Avalanche moved one step closer to what I’m calling the “Denver Double”: hockey championships on both the professional and amateur ice. Two weeks ago the men’s hockey team from … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings Franklin and I discuss the crowing achievement of my youth: catching a foul ball at a minor league baseball game. Twenty years later I still go to a lot of minor league games and I’ve … Continue reading