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
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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
The Parting of the Red Sea and more
Prior to their divisional showdown with the Cowpokes, Giants’ defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, requested that his team wear its alternate red jerseys. Spagnuolo professed the Jints would gain a psychological advantage as the ‘Pokes QB, Tony Romo, would feel the pressure of the Jints' pass rush. The only advantage gained: Romo found the parting of the Red Sea as he … [Read more...] about The Parting of the Red Sea and more