Crisis Averted

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…

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Luckiest Guy Ever

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 be the greatest present ever for any holiday.

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It’s Time

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 national soccer team takes on Mexico in a World Cup…

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Ain’t She Tweet

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. The piece really comes to no conclusions, but features some…

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It’s For the Kids

I try to be a good citizen. I believe in helping the people of my state every way I can, especially if it affects the ability of people to attend college. That’s why I wholeheartedly support Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell’s…

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Book Review: Summer People

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 caught my eye one day while walking through the store….

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Unity Cake

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…

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