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    In case of actual disaster…

    Posted on January 17, 2018 by moc
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    Update from Monday’s post: those giant free sample-giving machines are called “Freeosks” (clever!) and the one at my local Walmart did in fact produce for me a delicious Clif Bar Monday afternoon. Note to self if nuclear fallout is ever … Continue reading →

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    First it was credit cards in vending machines…

    Posted on January 15, 2018 by moc
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    Every so often I’m given a glimpse into what the future will really be like, some mind-blowing reality I could not have imagined, even with the ample time and vivid imagination I possess. So this is it. I’m a big … Continue reading →

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    The written word hath fury

    Posted on January 12, 2018 by moc
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    In case you’ve been hiding under a rock on some distant planet the past week or so there is a new tell-all book about the Donald Trump presidency and its inner workings. The author, Michael Wolff “highlights unflattering descriptions of … Continue reading →

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    Going old school

    Posted on January 10, 2018 by moc
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    This past week I’ve had the opportunity–more than once, actually–to go to my local Dunkin Donuts. Dunkin (as it is called some places), it was announced this week, is cutting back not only on its name, but on its menu … Continue reading →

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    A slow news day this is not

    Posted on January 8, 2018 by moc
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    Today is one of those days with simply too many interesting news stories simply to focus on one. This weekend’s NFL games, marred by questionable officiating? College football and it’s aforementioned Goliath-Goliath matchup tonight to crown its national champion? How … Continue reading →

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    Like Heaven, except…

    Posted on January 5, 2018 by moc
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    Two snow days in a row with barely a dusting on the ground. Rather than dispense with the usual stories about when I was a kid… I will simply say thank you. This is Heaven. Or what Heaven would be like if … Continue reading →

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    Slight change of heart regarding CFP

    Posted on January 3, 2018 by moc
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    Much as I wanted to write the following for today… UCF is 13-0, give them the championship already! I thought I’d go with this one instead: God damn that Alabama-Georgia championship game is going to be outstanding. Monday night is … Continue reading →

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    New Year’s resolutions

    Posted on January 1, 2018 by moc
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    2018 resolutions: 1.) Watch Notre Dame play LSU today in the Citrus Bowl. 2.) Watch Rangers-Sabres from Citi Field later this afternoon as well. 3.) Take life one day at a time. … Continue reading →

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    Been at this for years

    Posted on December 29, 2017 by moc
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    The Internet was all atwitter last night following a tweet from a certain president of ours that “we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming” in response to record low temperatures across much of the nation. … Continue reading →

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    No news is good news?

    Posted on December 28, 2017 by moc
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    The biggest story in sports this week is the game that isn’t. The NFL has decided against putting a game on this Sunday night, for fear it won’t compete with other New Year’s Eve telecasts. Final proof that sports are … Continue reading →

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