There was a curious kid I rode the bus with when I was in seventh grade. There was him and the most beautiful girl in the eighth grade, who, for whatever reason, loved sitting next to me during those long and bumpy morning rides. And then, there was the music […]
On select Mondays, I’ll link to a post that I consider powerful. These will be a roundup of stories from around the web. There is an old hymn that had some lyrics changed. The words went from “I climb the rainbow in the rain” to “I trace the rainbow through […]
I’ve listened to this song about 73 times in a row. There is something about it that won’t let me go. The song was written by Bob Dylan and is performed here by Bruce Hornsby. Girl From The North Country Well, if you’re travelin’ in the north country fair, Where […]
I had a bit of a lonely start to college. I wasn’t used to living in the city and I missed my old friends. I really wanted to see a Red Sox game, but I didn’t have anyone to go with. So, I decided to go by myself. There were […]
How they forever altered the game that I love. I have to tell you that the worst thing the skeeball people ever did was to put those hundreds in the corner. This was an egregious thing that they did, and I will tell you why. First of all, it used […]
I think we all know the type. She is so starved for love that she’ll do just about anything to find acceptance. Her perpetual itch is longing so desperately to be scratched that she’ll give herself to anyone offering what seems to be an even lukewarm cup of water to […]
Have you ever had a dream that made absolutely no sense in hindsight, but you went with it at the time? Did you wake up and think about it some more and eventually realize how improbable and nonsensical the whole thing was? Well, I have had that same experience with […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what the legacies of Steve McNair and Michael Jackson should be. Should they be known for what they did on stage or after everybody had gone home? It got me thinking about my own life and how I want to be remembered. It […]
On select Mondays, I’ll link to a post that I consider powerful. These will be a roundup of stories from around the web. Please contact me if you have ideas for future editions. Columnist J.A. Adande had this to tweet after Sunday’s sporting events: Enjoy days like Sunday, with Roger […]
This week’s post is written by a guy who is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers. Kelly Clarkson has provided the intro: Seems like just yesterday You were a part of me I used to stand so tall I used to be so strong. Your arms around me tight […]
Who is the better golfer?
Who will get us first?
Who was the best lawyer?
Must've been all that chocolate milk he consumed the last few years
Al Horford headed to his first NBA Finals at age 35. In no small part because Horford, at age 35, is still damn good.
