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Today, of course, is Memorial Day, and for the first time in many years I am not playing in a parade or otherwise going to work. No, I’m doing what most people are doing today: enjoying the day off and going to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Much has been made over Facebook’s supposed censoring of right-wing news and viewpoints, its supposed olive branch to conservatives, and backlash pro and con. I think we’re missing the bigger picture. There is, after all, a small part of the … Continue reading
I had a thousand theories as to why the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to defeat the vaunted Golden State Warriors in Game One of their playoff series last week. I had ten thousand theories why OKC was somehow able … Continue reading
Well, I didn’t expect either NBA game this weekend to turn out quite like that. Wins for the Raptors and Thunder? Let alone blowouts? I stand by a Cleveland-Golden State final as has everyone since October. Secondly I must say thank … Continue reading
It’s far from a done deal, of course, but if the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t end up facing the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals I will be shocked. There will also be several suicides among executives at the TV … Continue reading
You heard it here first (see “It starts with the Cavs,” May 9, 2016). This is it: the Cleveland Cavs are shoo-ins for an NBA championship. The same town (henceforth known as “Believe-land”) that’s going to nominate Donald Trump on … Continue reading
Having had now a bit of time to reflect on the 2015-16 Washington Capitals season I can say I’m still disappointed, of course, but this was hardly the most egregious example of a great team with a playoff meltdown. The … Continue reading
Surprise, surprise, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to play the Warriors in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, spurring the Spurs last night in Game Six of their semifinal matchup. I’m a bit disappointed not to see a Game Seven … Continue reading
This is what passes for a sob story where I live. Front-page article in my local rag—that’s The Washington Post—Sunday about poor old Loudoun County, where million-dollar homes now sell for only $900,000. Or some such thing. Kind of makes … Continue reading
I’ve been waiting for two NBA matchups all season (haven’t we all?): San Antonio/Golden State in the Western Conference Finals and Golden State/Cleveland in the Finals (with about a 99% chance Golden State will win). Could have locked those up … Continue reading