Living in an endless stream
The other day I heard on the radio that Anthony Weiner may have a better than even chance of returning to public office. He’s running for mayor of New York and the polls tell us about 54 percent of New...
View ArticleHow ’bout them Twins
OK, well, you just never know. Just as I was making a smart remark in my last blog about the Minnesota Twins’ unlikely chances to move into contention for the American League Central division race,...
View ArticleThere’s something funny about the NBA
Something happened in the NBA Finals Tuesday night that reminded me why I’ve never trusted that professional basketball league. Take a look at that score, 113-77. Sure, blowouts happen sometimes. But...
View ArticleI miss you guys, and boy, do I miss the games
This is a personal revelation, but one that I expect many old ballplayers can relate to. I’ve kept it to myself until now. But this newspaper that I work for wants us to blog about our lives, and this...
View ArticleRich Lupkes is a special kind of guy
Rarely have I enjoyed interviewing a newsmaker more than I did today (Wednesday, June 19) when I talked to my old friend, Rich Lupkes, who has just recently returned from winning another national...
View ArticleThe best musical artists ever, guaranteed
It started last weekend when my daughter Laura’s husband, Nathan, said a few controversial things about Beatles music. Laura and I were shocked, of course, because who in their right mind would refuse...
View ArticleMen need women to take care of them
I don’t automatically remember how many years my wife, Sandy, and I have been married. First of all, it’s been a while and I lose track. Secondly, I have a hard enough time remembering my email...
View ArticleGood times on the fast-pitch field
There were no major injuries, as far as I could tell, from Saturday’s Old Guard/Young Punks fast-pitch softball exhibition at Centennial Fields in Worthington. As far as I could tell, anyway. The worst...
View ArticleApplying the McEnroe treatment
The news cycle spins faster than the speed of light, and every day there is a new celebrity or sports star to love or hate. I’ve been watching intermittently the interesting developments in the life of...
View ArticleThe popcorn nobody can stomach
Popcorn is grand. I like it with lots of butter. Popcorn chicken is popular, too. But popcorn ceilings? Forget it. My wife and I enjoy watching HGTV’s “House Hunters” and “Love It Or List It.” These...
View ArticleA baseball, long overdue
My middle daughter Kari is still waiting for her baseball souvenir. I will try to get her one someday. But on Aug. 12 at the Cleveland Indians-Minnesota Twins game at Target Field, it just wasn’t to...
View ArticleWhen it’s time to stop dreaming
I’m a dreamin’ man, yes, that’s my problem; I can’t tell when I’m not being real. Neil Young The world is divided between people who dream big, people who dream little, and people who don’t dream at...
View ArticleMy not-too-shabby mini golf course
About 10 days ago I told my wife, Sandy, that I’m ready to begin my new project. Whenever I say the word “project” it usually causes Sandy to give me a pained look. She now considers me marginally...
View ArticleIt’s time for baseball, so tune out that background noise
Sit on the sofa and watch ESPN for only five minutes, and you’ll be struck by the diversity of sports that captivates this country. It’s a little annoying at times. The major league baseball playoffs...
View ArticleDelusional thinking with the Minnesota Vikings
Pardon me for getting political here. But upon reading about Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier’s assessment of quarterback Josh Freeman’s performance Monday night in New York, I couldn’t help but...
View ArticleJust this once, Christmas spirit comes early
I guess you could say the Christmas spirit has come my way a little bit early this year. This is unusual. Don’t get me wrong; I love the Christmas season. Always have. But I’ve always been careful to...
View Article‘All-Area’ Memories
Another round of Daily Globe All-Area selections has caused me to think about Randall Comnick. Why? His daughter, Dayna, was selected to our volleyball first-team in 2012, and she’s going to be there...
View ArticleFandom going a little bit off the edge
heard someone say on the radio recently that the National Football League is the most violent sport devised by man, so why should we be surprised to see it when the violent athletes who play that game...
View ArticleMLB soon to become a ‘pink tea’
Major league baseball announced Wednesday its intention to ban collisions at home plate. They must be intentionally out to destroy the game, because I can’t believe the GMs and managers on the rules...
View ArticleThings I’d like to see in 2014
New Year’s Day came in like a lamb at our house. My wife, Sandy, and I had planned to spend the better part of the evening at church eating a light supper, watching a faith-based movie and singing a...
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