As promised, today this blog celebrates the anniversary of the “real” end of World War II. It was September 2, 1945, that representatives from the Empire of Japan formally surrendered to Allied commanders aboard the USS Missouri. (Yes, I realize … Continue reading
’Round these parts today is the first day of school. And for the first time in 16 years that actually means something to me. Dreading it just as much now as I did then. … Continue reading
I don’t think I’ve ever felt a breathless anticipation for a preseason football game as I have for tomorrow’s beltway battle between the Washington Redskins and the Ravens of Baltimore. Meaningless exhibition? Hardly. You’d think the Super Bowl, Presidential election, … Continue reading
You gotta love a game where one night your team gets a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game 1-0, then the next night that same team, playing the same other team, puts up one … Continue reading
Watching the Wyndham Championship yesterday I certainly expected to be transported back in time to about 1997. I was, but not with the guy I was expecting. Congrats, Davis Love III, on the victory, and thank you for making me … Continue reading
I can honestly say that the past five years has been the best half decade of my life. It is no coincidence that during this period I have been married to my best friend, confidant, and partner in all things. … Continue reading
I probably don’t stop to think about it often enough, but I’m an incredibly lucky person. This past Monday’s homecoming concert was for me a thrilling experience, and I realize not everyone gets to do something like that. (If you … Continue reading
Tonight’s the night I’ve been waiting for, and I assume it’s not the first time you’re hearing about this. This evening I’m playing a show at the Goodwill Theatre in Johnson City, New York, with a few friends I haven’t … Continue reading
I think this picture pretty much says it all. Seventy years ago today (or tomorrow, depending on where you were at the time) the largest and most most bloody conflict in the history of mankind came to an end. I … Continue reading
There were two shows this summer I’d looked forward to and sadly both of them have fallen flat. The TV reboot of Wet Hot American Summer was a total joke (made it through two episodes out of eight), while NBC’s Mr. … Continue reading