Category: America
The Emmys Matter
The nominations for Emmys were released today and showed why this is the only relevant award show out there. The Oscars and Grammys have long showed they don’t care whether fans feel connected to the winners. Television, however, remains the…
God Bless America
From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam So I was wrong and Kobayashi did compete. He was unreal until he hurled with about 30 seconds left. I’ve never been prouder to be an American than…
I Think Ginger Lynn Had the Same Problem
When Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next week, some will say it’s a hollow victory. Kobayashi has pulled out of the competition due to a jaw injury. Last year, he downed almost 54 dogs in 12…
I Want to Party With You, Cowboy … Safely, Of Course
Nobody likes a party pooper when you’re having a few drinks. That’s why no one ever calls Boston City Councilman Stephen J. Murphy when it’s time for Happy Hour. Murphy has introduced legislation to make Boston bars serve cocktails sealed…
So, So Wrong
Some Web site did a list. Imagine the originality, huh? Anyway, the list recounts their choices for the Top 30 Villains in Sports Movies. A noble cause, I must say, but their choices are so misguided. Where do I start?…
Bad Odds
Two bad bits of gambling news this week. First off, two West Virginia counties went to the polls to decide whether table games could join slot machines at race tracks there. One measure passed, one failed. Naturally, the one that…
Now This Is Music!
My friend Dave hit me up with this. Go to www.popculturemadness.com and find the year when you turned 18, then check out the songs that were the top hits. I have listed a few with a personal connection here. June…
We Need Gladiators
You hear a lot of commentary from various sources about the social problems facing our country. People worry about the decline of the family, loosening moral values, and the loss of basic concern for others. Critics of modern society try…
Greatest Mall Ever
When I went away last weekend, I got a chance to look around the greatest mall in the world. Skymall. Those of you who have never flown need to check this place out. If you have flown and don’t love…
Dining Etiquette
Sometimes people complain that our lawmakers pay too much attention to frivolous laws. I tend to agree. I saw something last weekend that requires immediate legislative action. Enough of worrying about healthcare and education and public safety. We need to…