I Bet Somewhere Today There’s A REALLY Hot Stove

I Bet Somewhere Today There’s A REALLY Hot Stove

NOTE:  This musing also appears today on our sister site Double Overtime.  Please visit it regularly for coverage of sports of all sorts plus occasional articles on technology. On the same day when the rundown of news stories with ethical implications already included the gifting of a $400 million plane from a country that reportedly … Read more

We Know What’s The Best Way To Bridge The Generation Gap.  And No, It’s Not THAT One.

We Know What’s The Best Way To Bridge The Generation Gap. And No, It’s Not THAT One.

I’ve made a career out of studying and knowing as much as possible about folks from generations other than mine, and I wouldn’t be alive without the connections to folks significantly younger than me.  Plus, much like my dad was, I’m blessed with a somewhat youthful-looking face that now that’s it’s unencumbered by greying hair … Read more

In More Ways Than Ever, Cleveland Rocks!!!

In More Ways Than Ever, Cleveland Rocks!!!

It’s a good day to be a fan of Cleveland sports teams, and it’s not simply because their conference champion basketball team, the Cavaliers, absolutely destroyed the Miami Heat in South Florida by the almost embarassing score of 124-87, giving them a virtually insurmountable 3-0 lead in their first round best-of-seven NBA playoff series.  That … Read more

Not So Fast, My Friends

Not So Fast, My Friends

NOTE: This also appears today on our sister site, Double Overtime. Please visit it regularly for musings on sports, technology, and business.  I’ve never had any illusions that I could have ever had enough athletic prowess to justify my presence on a field, rink or pitch.  And I’m far too old and inept to harbor … Read more

Forever Dodger Boo?  Yeah, Right.

Forever Dodger Boo? Yeah, Right.

If I’m to believe the myriad of folks on my social media feeds, I’d be concerned that anyone still sporting Los Angeles Dodgers gear might now be as much of a target for ridicule–or worse–as anyone driving a Tesla. The Dodgers just happened to have their annual road trip to Washington this week and, like … Read more

Seems Like A Lot Of Folks Want To Be A (Number) 69.

Seems Like A Lot Of Folks Want To Be A (Number) 69.

NOTE:  This musing also appears today on our sister site, TheDoubleOvertime.  Please visit it regularly for coverage of sports of all sorts plus occasional essays on technology. Degenerate gamblers and lucky office workers (assuming you’re actually one of those unfortunates who are grudgingly trucking into one these days) can rejoice.  It’s officially March Madness season, … Read more

Reality 3, Fantasy 0

Reality 3, Fantasy 0

There’s an awful lot of basketball on screens these days, and it’s not just because we’re about to enter March Madness.  Even streaming platforms where such rights aren’t ubiquitous are devoting some quality time and algorithm build to it, not that that’s news unto itself.  After all, in consecutive years we’ve had the Roman Candles … Read more

Boras: Bad Enough

Boras: Bad Enough

NOTE:  This musing also appears today on our sister site TheDoubleOvertime.com.  Please visit it regularly for coverage of sports of all sorts plus insightful coverage of technology. I came into the world of media buying and seling in an era when the movie WALL STREET was a cultural touchstone.  As Michael Douglas’ unapologetic lead character … Read more