Kobe Bean Bryant There probably is no need to explain to you who Kobe Bryant was. You probably knew before the tragic helicopter accident last Sunday that took his life and that of 8 others, including his 13-year-old daughter. Even… Read More ›
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DAD WAS *MORE* THAN A CONTENDER – Garry Armstrong
A friend emailed me info about a popular boxer who just improved on his very impressive record. I had to admit knowing nothing about the prizefighter. I’m a self-proclaimed baseball maven but know nothing about professional boxing these days. I’m… Read More ›
YESTERDAY WHEN MY WORLD WAS YOUNG – Garry Armstrong
No, I didn’t pick the wrong day to give up sniffing glue! If you write, professionally or just for fun, you’ll probably understand. I’m trying to set down the words that have been conga dancing in my brain as I… Read More ›
THE SUPER BOWL OF GROCERY SHOPPING – Garry Armstrong
Men can shop. I shop. Moreover, I am a highly competitive shopper. This is Guy Shopping, in three scenarios. Scenario #1 I’m one of those guys who, if shopping “solo,” can zip through the aisles, getting everything on the shopping… Read More ›
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME – Marilyn Armstrong
I enjoy baseball. I used to enjoy it because Garry is such a fan of the sport, I was either going to learn to like it or spend half the year having no one to talk to because there was… Read More ›
NO SPORTS, POLITICS, OR RELIGION – Rich Paschall
Some Old World Wisdom, by Rich Paschall When thinking of blog topics, there is no shortage of subject matter. Some general areas offer a lot of topics. With a bit of extra thought, there’s an endless supply. Consider well how… Read More ›
STICKBALL SEASON IS COMING – Marilyn Armstrong
It’s heading toward the end of April and the Sox, last year’s series winners, are having a hard time. While not in last place, they’ve lost more than often than they’ve won. Many of the teams who were supposed to… Read More ›
MY AMAZING CAREER: THE UNNATURAL – Garry Armstrong
I’ve written numerous pieces about my love of baseball. I’ve shared memories of the teams I’ve followed as a diehard fan. From the Brooklyn’s Boys of Summer in the ’40s and ’50s to Casey’s inept, Amazin’ Mets in the early… Read More ›
SHOW ME THE MONEY! – Garry Armstrong
I’m just back from running an errand. I had the car radio on the local sports radio station, the flagship station for the Boston Red Sox radio network. The regular season starts next week and I’m excited as you would… Read More ›
ECLECTICISM IN A DIVIDED WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong
FOWC with Fandango — Eclectic Garry suggested it’s because we’ve become almost accustomed to their winning — or nearly winning — and thus we’ve become “ho-hum” about it. I don’t think so. I’m pleased the Patriots won. I’m glad they are… Read More ›
SPORTS: NOT NECESSARILY THE HEALTHIEST ACTIVITY – Marilyn Armstrong
RDP Sunday–Gridiron Unlike baseball, which I enjoy regardless of who is playing, though I admit I prefer seeing our team play when they let us, we aren’t going to discuss how MLB has made it nearly impossible to see one’s… Read More ›
WHEN TO WALK AWAY FROM THE TABLE – Garry Armstrong
The lyrics of Kenny Rodgers’ “The Gambler” are applicable in many places today, from sports to politics and beyond. In the classic western, “Shane”, the hero has sharp words with greedy land baron, Ryker, about violence and the days of… Read More ›
