Way to jinx it, O’Connell. I hope you were not watching our local sports teams Wednesday night, two of whom produced just about the worst quarter hour of D.C. sports history with bang-bang losses in heart-breaking fashion. Not even a … Continue reading
Despite their trouncing last night I’m going to go out on a limb on May 13 and say the Washington Nationals will win the National League pennant this year. I’m not going to guarantee a victory like Alexander Ovechkin, but I … Continue reading
I like it when things make sense. Yankees beat up on Orioles, Nats win by heroics. Caps blow series leads, Wizards find unlikely ways to come out on top. The ‘Skins? They still look great as long as no one … Continue reading
My reaction to most of Alex Rodriguez’s first 659 career home runs has been something along the order of “meh.” I have greatly cheered the most recent two. My, how times have changed. And I know the Yankees can afford … Continue reading
You’ve gotta love when you get to a point that when the Wizards actually lose a game–on the road to a #1 seed–you’re absolutely stunned. I’m not worried. With three days off–thanks, TV–we’ve got time to plan the next victory … Continue reading
I can’t say I was disappointed, sportswise, this weekend, but let’s face it, the horse I thought was going to win won, the fighter I thought was going to win won, and baseball went the way it was supposed to. … Continue reading
Caps. Nats. Wizards. Bloom. Derby. Fight night. Yankees-Red Sox. Somebody pinch me. … Continue reading
When the Chicago White Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon at Camden Yards you’ll notice something unusual in the stands. Not a single patron. Yeah. Apparently they’re playing the game in front of custodians and the hot dog … Continue reading
Wizards, you have toyed with me all year. Thank you for seeming to bring it at the right time. I hope you saved a little of that D.C. magic for my ice skating friends tonight. Thank you, New York Yankees … Continue reading
Apparently the makers of Kraft macaroni and cheese have given in to public cries of despair and are changing their decades-old recipe of the iconic childhood food item. Who am I kidding? Adult food item too. Soon Kraft will be … Continue reading