Get Your Goat or, Dancing With Mr. G.
Sean MurphyIs 2009 going to be the year of the Goat? Let's hope so. And no, I'm not talking about the metaphorical goat, like the bonus babies at AIG or any…
(Not) Sucking in the ’70s: Two Words & One Ampersand
A few thoughts before we roll the tape... Jim Croce: Thank you for that song, and the inspiration. Carly Simon: I wish the song was about me. Who knew "Like…
Living In These Hard Times
Toles shoots, he scores. No further comment required.
That cat’s something I can’t explain…
Oh really? I know this thing will grow big enough to eat me but....this is simply uncalled for. I'm not trying to get all Fuck You, Penguin here but...give me…
Somchai Yoosabai: The Jumping Master
I'm trying to think of something I don't love about this. I'm not having much luck. Overhearing a conversation between the boy's mother and his teachers about his love for…
The Pterodactyl Sees the Airplane
From: Sean Murphy Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:26 PM To: 'Murphy, John R.' Subject: RE: Anthony My nephew is officially more technologically proficient than his uncle. From:…
Sucking in the ’70s or, Joga Bonito and Leisure Suits
Maybe soccer was doomed in the states from the start. Maybe renaming football (as it is known everywhere else in the world) was akin to renaming (props to Denis Leary)…
Irish Ears Are Smiling
Happy St. Patrick's Day, mates. Get your Irish on. And lastly, three very different approaches to the auld classic:
Boulder, Oskar Blues and Leroy Brown (the ale, and the boy)
Boulder, baby. Where else could you ever see a shirt like this (even in a "vintage clothing" shop?) I regret to report that I was not man enough to make…
The Top 10 Reasons I Love Bear Grylls
1. His name is Bear. (Not literally, but still...) How did you get the nickname Bear? I was christened Eddie, that became Teddy, and that became Bear! Not very butch…