by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 21st century remains one of those ambivalent time periods where some have perhaps moved on too quickly, leaving history and physical labor in the dust, while others seem determined to stay stubborn and be the anchor to everyone else's sail. Me? I'm conflicted daily. I'm one of those types that feels like he should have been born in the early … [Read more...] about Dear Life: I Give Up. Sincerely, Apathetic Sports Fan
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Who Am I? | June 2, 2010
By Paul Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Make like Wally, and release your inner James Joyce. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. I was not a linguistics major at Oklahoma State, but I added a word to sports parlance. You can probably trace "posterized" to me. Imagine me rising above his "Airness" to throw it down. I … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | June 2, 2010
Ahhhhhhhhhh….Memorial Day
The last Monday in May brings warm breezes, red, white, ‘n’ blue flapping, grills sizzling, and beverages all around. This unofficial opening to summer has roots way back to the Civil War era. Forty-two years ago President Johnson officially declared Waterloo, New York the birth place of Memorial Day - just another reason to appreciate the Empire State. If you haven’t had … [Read more...] about Ahhhhhhhhhh….Memorial Day
Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings
All weekend, I have been listening to probably one of the worst kept secrets – Kobe Bryant is the 2008 NBA’s Most Valuable Player. While I don’t discount Kobe as one the top, if not the best player in the NBA right now - I have a hard time making myself believe that he is the “Most Valuable Player” this year. What I found troubling, was hearing the comments: “It is his turn” or … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings
Ineptitude Bowl et al
Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum! I smelled the blood of…a steak sandwich at the Knights of Columbus. Ah yes, the family made yet another trip west to South Bend for a college football matchup. Dare I say this event is taking on an annual nature. Don’t know what I have done right to receive these blessings, but I do appreciate it. As part of game day on the Notre Dame campus one tradition … [Read more...] about Ineptitude Bowl et al