MLS Needs to Keep Reserves in Reserve
As is common with the American soccer fan, much attention this pre-season has shifted toward something completely ancillary to the success of the game in the United States. And I…
In a Previously Recorded Ceremony …
The Brians posted earlier, but we have some other awards to give out before the big show. Without further ado: Best Use of an Obscenity: The audience at my showing of…
Tenth Anniversary of The Brians
The idea came to me in a flash 10 years ago. I don't care about the Oscars, but I love movies. So why not pay homage to the films I…
Blinded by the Lights
As I worked my way through Season 1 of Friday Night Lights this winter, I came to the slow realization why I did not originally watch the show. I have…
Miracle Anniversary
Thirty-two years ago today, a bunch of 20-somethings (and a couple of teenagers) shocked the world. The U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviet Union 4-3 in the greatest sports…
Worries About Typecasting
Sometimes I deserve the reputation I get.
I understand why people think I’m loud (I am), lazy (when it doesn’t inconvenience others too much) and obsessed with food and television. I feel happiest while eating on the couch while talking loudly about my favorite sitcoms.
What flummoxes me is how some people develop certain opinions about me. I’m not as cranky as I come off in writing mainly because sarcasm and purposeful exaggeration doesn’t always translate. But that’s not the personality trait I worry most about these days.
I fear people might think I’m homicidal.
Why the Return of ‘Cougar Town’ Mattered to Me
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you undoubtedly know I could not wait for the show Cougar Town to return to ABC last night. The long wait had finally ended. I…
A New Holiday
Today, we celebrate the women in our lives. Let’s not pretend that Valentine’s Day represents anything else.
That’s not a complaint partially because I don’t have elaborate plans for my wife tonight. We saved all our Valentine’s activities for the weekend.
I also don’t worry about focusing on my sweetheart at this time because I have created my own holiday which takes care of my needs – the day after the Super Bowl.
Souper Discussion
About a year ago, my wife and I had a spirited discussion about the boundaries of soup season. To boil things down, I think outdoor temperature, not the calendar, should determine when soup fits on the menu.
Of course, we had soup the other day when the weather during the day made me think about breaking out my shorts so I have obviously lost this whole battle.
But the topic of soup has gotten me in hot water in another area of my life. My feelings on the topic may have cost me a few friends.
Budweiser Steals Idea for Commercial
I don't have a huge problem with Budweiser like some people do. Sure, I now prefer other beers to the "King of Beers," but I had my days of loyal Bud drinking.…