Crisis Averted

Posted inColumns

For so long, I took pride in the fact that I did not own an iPod. Didn’t need one, I told people.

I have a built-in prejudice against Apple and had plenty of other ways to get my music. I could resist assimilating.

Or so I thought. I finally gave in over the summer and bought one. I didn’t go whole hog and get one of the fancy schmancy ones, even though I really wanted to.

Since then, I have settled into a routine, using the player to entertain me during the day at work or substituting it for my satellite radio during my commute.

I’m not rich or anything. I’m just an entertainment snob. I feel less comfortable in silence.

Which is why I could not believe my eyes a week ago. I had plugged my iPod into my computer to charge and saw a very strange message.

Luckiest Guy Ever

Posted inFamily, Shamwow
We exchanged Valentine's Day presents a day early. I got my wife some jewelry she wanted. She got me perhaps the greatest Valentine's Day present ever. In fact, it might…

It’s Time

Posted inSoccer, Things I Hate
Today ranks as one of the most important days of the year for me. Actually, this is one of the most important days in a four-year period. The U.S. men's…

Ain’t She Tweet

Posted inBlogs, Internets
Will Leitch, normally known for his snarkiness at the great sports blog Deadspin, has a great article about Twitter at New York Magazine, where he serves as a contributing editor.…

Book Review: Summer People

Posted inBooks
I don't usually get my literary suggestions from Target, but I have to credit that awesome store for the book I just finished, "Summer People" by Brian Groh. The cover…

Unity Cake

Posted inColumns, Food

With a new administration in place in the nation’s capital, we have heard a lot of talk about unity in recent weeks.

I hope everyone joins me in trying to make this a reality regardless of what political party you belong to or who you chose on Election Day.

And I know just the way to get the unity train started.

Dessert.