America’s Age Restrictions and Consent Laws are Insane
Read MoreThe hypocrisy of America’s outdated age laws and restrictions that apply to everything from gambling and drinking to buying guns to dying in war needs to be addressed — and fixed.
Desolation Angels: The Empty Churches of Ireland
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Are we finally splintering from the evil epoch of organized religion’s incontrovertible power over vast populations, on the verge of entering a new age of reason?
In Ireland, the answer is — yes.
Remembering “Uncle Krunk” — Poker Loses Another Colorful Character (Robert Panitch 1952-2015)
Read MoreI just learned Robert Panitch passed away. He was 63.
That name probably won’t resonate with many people. So, let’s correct that anonymity now.
The Pain and Joy and Pain of Running
Nolan Dalla running in The Lakes section of Las Vegas on a perfect day
Read MoreI have a love-hate relationship with running.
The Team that Would Have Lived Up to the Hype, Had It Gotten Any
Read MoreThe NBA’s San Antonio Spurs have won five, count ’em F-I-V-E, world championships since Gregg Popovich took over control of the team nearly 20 years ago. That’s right up there with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, two of the most celebrated, and far more revered, franchises in pro basketball.
Betting the Right Side of the Mayweather-Pacquiao Championship Fight
Read MoreTonight’s absurdly overhyped championship fight doesn’t interest me in the last, except as an opportunity to make money, and I expect to make a few easy dollars sitting around and doing nothing, a skill I’ve pretty much mastered at this stage of my life.
Baltimore
Read MoreI don’t pretend to have much if any, a special insight into the civil unrest happening right now in Baltimore, and frankly, I’m a little perturbed that so many like me with vastly limited subject knowledge, no exposure whatsoever to the problems, and preconceived dare I say prejudicial attitudes of urban blight in America now posture themselves on authorities on events they know little or nothing about. So quit pretending.
Only in Philadelphia (The Story the 6-Year-Old Girl Who Shot Me the Middle Finger)
Read MoreQuestion: What does a six-year-old girl making an obscene hand gesture have to do with an obnoxious sports fan getting thrown out of a ballpark in Philadelphia? To find out, read on.
What Separates Mariah Carey from Britney Spears?
Read MoreWhat separates Mariah Carey from Britney Spears?
Talent for one thing. Ms. Carey can sing. Ms. Spears can’t.
Highlights from “Poker Night in America” at Philadelphia’s Sugar House
Read MorePoker Night in America made a first-time visit to Philadelphia this past weekend. Here’s a report.
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