NFL

On its face, 17 games doesn’t seem like a lot. But in the NFL, it’s a long and sometimes rocky slog.  Which brings us to the San Francisco 49ers. Just a few weeks ago, they were unbeaten at 5-0 after dominating the Cowboys on a Sunday night. I was singing their...

I’ve heard a lot of people complain that they were the last ones picked at kickball during their school days.  That never happened to me. At least in kickball. Basketball? Allegedly. But it was THEIR loss because unbeknownst to those philistines, I was deadly from...

The great philosopher and standup comedian Brian Regan once said, “I’m just trying to go through life without looking stupid. It’s not working out too well.”  I was gifted an amazing experience in late October of last year. A close friend called me, saying he had free...

You don’t have to be great at poker to win a hand. When you get pocket aces, who needs skill? Half the work has already been done for you. All you have to do is sit back, wait for the flop and more times than not, you’re taking the pot. Which brings me to the Falcons,...

Living in the past isn’t healthy. But I’m going to do it anyway. I often think back to my school days. Every year would start with optimism and a new attitude. Things will be different. Homework will get done on time. Tests will be studied for. My parents can rest...