Baseball’s All-Star game is now a week-long celebration, and this week that celebration came to my hometown (sort of), Washington, D.C. It was the first time our nation’s capital hosted the midsummer classic in 49 years. They’ll get another chance … Continue reading
I’ve been asked many times this year whether having the MLB All-Star game in my “hometown” makes it any cooler or more interesting compared to other years. Nope. I’m just gonna watch it on TV whether it’s 20 miles or … Continue reading
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock on some distant planet the past week or so you’ve heard that there’s this Kavanaugh guy set to be a new Supreme Court justice following the retirement of Anthony Kennedy. I’ve heard … Continue reading
The week between the Fourth of July and July 11 should be known as Fourth of July Week. Every other holiday extends its reach beyond its borders (seriously, Hobby Lobby was putting out Christmas stuff last week), so why shouldn’t … Continue reading
Starbucks announced earlier this morning it is eliminating plastic straws from its locations, phasing out all said products by 2020. Straws? I’ve got news. If you’re drinking coffee out of a straw you’ve got bigger problems than any environmental damage … Continue reading
Proof that one should never give up on anything, especially baseball games with mediocre teams. Witness last night’s contest between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins, a game which the visiting Marlins led 9-0 early on, won by the home … Continue reading
I’m back! And just in time to celebrate one of my favorite days of the year. The day that everyone does what I would do every day of the year: hot dogs, baseball, music, fireworks, and all things American. Yeah, … Continue reading
Leaving today on a little vacation to a place where the Internet is spotty at best. Expect no posts until July 3, during which time you might peruse our archives. Quick reminder, on July 4 I will be presenting my … Continue reading
One of the benefits of having an unusual work schedule is that one might find himself free at 2:00 in the afternoon on a Monday to watch a futbol match from several time zones away. I’m still reeling from England’s … Continue reading
Gotta hand it to the folks at Fox. The two biggest sporting events on Earth yesterday and they had ’em both. World Cup soccer and the U.S Open (that would be golf) and both of them were exciting to the … Continue reading