For Many, These Are The Worst of Times
Read MoreYesterday’s column contended these are “the best of times” for most of the world’s population. Today’s column provides a persuasive counterargument.
Are These the Best of Times or the Worst of Times?
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness,
it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity,
it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness,
it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
The Perfect Wedding Gift for Charles Manson and His New Bride
Read MoreAnyone want to continue defending “traditional marriage” where this kind of mockery is legally permissible?
Robert Varkonyi Re-Evaluated
Read MoreLike a fine wine, sometimes a true champion in every sense of the word materializes not in a flash of victory but instead following more than a decade of deeper reflection.
We Are Not Who We Seem
Read MoreSomeone approached me a few days ago. His comment took me by surprise.
“You’re not at all what you seem to be,” he stated. “You’re not at all what I expected.”
Huh? I wasn’t sure how to take those comments exactly. I’m not what I seem to be? I’m not what he expected? How’s that?
What’s So Funny About Being Stupid?
Read MoreThere was a time when exposed ignorance triggered some kind of a reaction, a self-evaluation to right a wrong, to try and learn more, and to catch up with the rest of the world. No more. Now stupidity is a punch line. For some, perhaps even a virtue.
Which leads to my question — what’s so fucking funny about being stupid?
Riding the Teaser Wheel (My NFL Week 11 Picks)
Wild Ending to Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers Game
Read MoreTonight, I attended an NHL game with Todd Anderson, Chris Hanson, Greg Mueller, and Phil Hellmuth. We had amazing seats, mid-center ice inside a private box, about 30 feet away from Penguins owner, the legendary Mario Lemieux. Best seats in the house is an overused cliche, but these were the best seats in the house.
Martin Jacobson Wins 2014 WSOP Main Event (Raw Post-Victory Interview)
Read MoreOne of the most intriguing World Series of Poker championship final tables I’ve ever covered has come to an end.
Something to Think About on Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day — especially to those who served this nation, both past and present. Instead of using this as an extra vacation day, instead, let’s take a moment to remember what this day was really intended to celebrate and who it’s designed to honor.
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