As suggested Wednesday, soccer, at least for American rooters, has now been replaced by other things. Luckily there is baseball, sweet baseball. For a greater explanation, tune in to today’s episode of Math and Musings. Enjoy! … Continue reading
Like most Americans the past few weeks I invested far too much in this thing called soccer and the tournament known as the World Cup. Monday afternoon my son and I shared a pair of authentic experiences, first watching the … Continue reading
Thus far in my life I’ve been fortunate enough to have attended literally thousands of sporting contests, ranging from tee ball and Pop Warner to various professional leagues. Ask me the greatest one I ever saw and I’d probably stumble … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings Franklin and I begin a premature celebration of our nation’s semiquincentennial. Highlights include some patriotic trivia and my promoting an event which has since been cancelled. But as I often say, never let the facts … Continue reading
Nothing is a greater indication of the changing face of America the last 250 years than the fact that as we approach our semiquincentennial the biggest thought on American minds is… soccer. Here’s to 250 more years and five more … Continue reading
I’ve said it before. Actually, except for the last three sentences that post fits today exactly. Too bad. … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings Franklin and I discuss our recent trip “south of the border.” Actually, we don’t really cross any borders to get to Norfolk, Va., and vicinity, but given what we witnessed during our few days there … Continue reading
I’m currently reading a book called Thank You, Teachers, purportedly written by James Patterson, which is to say James Patterson has permitted use of his name on the cover. (Wish I had that kind of pull.) It’s actually written by teachers … Continue reading
Here are two things I really love to do. Quote myself. Fulfill a prophecy. The last line of text for my Toy Story 4 synopsis in The 365 Greatest Movies Ever Made and the Days You Should Watch Them reads: “And when … Continue reading
My son pointed out to me at the beginning of this month that every product and company logo in June of 2026 is branded with one of four labels: the World Cup, Pride, America 250, and Toy Story 5. My initial … Continue reading