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 if you did not follow the NBA or the Los Angeles Lakers, you likely knew … Continue reading THE NBA REACH – RICH PASCHALL
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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 not a fan. I don't get my jollies watching two people bashing out each other's … Continue reading DAD WAS *MORE* THAN A CONTENDER – Garry Armstrong
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 just showered and shaved. I probably shouldn't have shaved because my fingers kept poking my … Continue reading YESTERDAY WHEN MY WORLD WAS YOUNG – Garry Armstrong
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 list. Sometimes I time myself. It’s like a “Wide, Wide World of Sports” event for … Continue reading THE SUPER BOWL OF GROCERY SHOPPING – Garry Armstrong
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 a game on TV. Gradually, I got to really like the game for its own … Continue reading TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME – Marilyn Armstrong
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 many areas you can pursue if you are willing to delve into sports, politics, or … Continue reading NO SPORTS, POLITICS, OR RELIGION – Rich Paschall
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 be leading their division are not doing well. It's early yet. If they are still … Continue reading STICKBALL SEASON IS COMING – Marilyn Armstrong
