Rick Reilly on Sun Hats

Here is the latest.
I would say that 50% of Reilly’s columns make me internally say something like, “Wow, he is a great writer…and they guy he is writing about is a miserable loser.
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I also saw this quote from former Indians GM (now with the Texas Rangers), John Hart, on the passing of his old boss [...]

Rick Reilly as Commish

Here is his latest.

Wendi Thomas on Lotto

This editorial from our local paper is interesting. Wendi Thomas always proves to spark a conversation.
She is probably correct that this is a mean-spirited way to antagonize the poor without really addressing the problem.It reminds me of a person whom I once heard say, “How can poor people have such a nice television and such [...]

Chalk it Up

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But according to the NFL, flattery has its costs. Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes has been fined $10,000 for his game winning “chalk throw” during the Super Bowl. The object of affection, LeBron James, doesn’t like the NFL’s call, protesting by saying, “That’s disgusting… I was watching. Us Ohio [...]

Olympics 2008

Thoughts from the Olympic weekend:

The opening ceremony was simply the best orchestration I have ever witnessed. The manpower behind that effort was simply amazing. Even the most stalwart patriots in America were watching the human synchronization and thinking, You know, Communism does have its benefits. I am sure that China’s premier boxing promoter was sitting [...]

A Puck not Named Wolfgang

I am not a hockey guy. I probably couldn’t tell you more than 3 of the last 10 Stanley Cup Champions. I am unsure of what position Mario Lemieux played. I have no clue where the Hall of Fame is located.
This probably comes as a result of growing up in a region that lacked an [...]

Bronx, BoSox, and Birmingham

Took a trip yesterday to Birmingham, Alabama to visit the art museum’s exhibit on the ancient Italian city of Pompeii. I think it was my first class field trip since 8th grade (New Testament World-Oster). It was a fine exhibit. Not like the real thing, though. Ironically, not as cheap either. Also swung by famed [...]

The Other Diaspora

As the Tribe suits up for a series against the NYYankees, we are all reminded of the enormity of the Bronx Bomber’s fan base. I can’t tell you how many multi-colored NY hats I saw in Athens back in 05. But this phenomenon is not too different from the situation of Judaism in the 2nd [...]

Mike & Mike and Meatballs

Today, Ash Wednesday, brings 2007’s edition of the Lenten season. While raised Protestant, I have embraced this season’s traditions hit and miss since 2000. This year’s fast: Mike & Mike in the Morning. While it may not sound like much, I watch this show for 30 minutes each morning over Raisin Bran and Dunkin’ Donuts [...]