I Didn’t Pass It Down August 4, 2009

I’m “technically-challenged”.  Anybody who knows me knows that.  I never seem to embrace the newest thing in our high-tech age.  Whenever I finally get around to joining in on something….its usually ”old news” by then.  Take for instance “Youtube.”  I know about it.  I can log on and enjoy watching videos, however never would it dawn [...]

The Most Heartbreaking Loss? June 16, 2009

As the biggest New York Mets fan on earth, I’ve enjoyed many terrific wins in my lifetime, but unfortunately, there have been more heartbreaking losses than I care to remember……….but of course I do.  The biggest one just may have come on Friday night.  Before I get to that, let me try (off the top of [...]

Melvin Takes the Hit May 8, 2009

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen this movie.  Team underachieves, manager or head coach gets fired.  It happens all the time and often it’s not justified.  Bob Melvin does not deserve to be out of work this morning, but I understand it and no doubt so does he.  He was the manager of [...]

Music Memories March 12, 2009

I know I’m not alone in this, but I can’t believe how much music brings out so many vivid memories.  For me, it’s even  more powerful than photographs.   My “music-library memory” is never-ending….it just keeps growing as I grow older.  I probably have 50 or so songs that trigger deep memories of my life.  So [...]

No Stopping Sports March 5, 2009

In most cities, there’s a “down” time for sports.  Phoenix used to be that way, but not anymore.  There is no rest for avid sports fans here in this major market called the valley of the sun.  As I check the date, it’s March 5th…..and there’s so much going on right now (but then again, [...]

Now That’s More Like It!!! February 19, 2009

282 points in 2 games!!!  I know those games were against the Clippers, but what the Suns have done the past couple of nights is very impressive.  “Impressive” won’t be a big enough word if they run the Celtics out of the gym this weekend.  Obviously, they can’t expect to have this “Clipper”sort of success [...]

A Final Report On Super Bowl 43 February 10, 2009

I’ve been back long enough.  It’s time for me to blog about being at the Super Bowl.   Let me start by saying that I still truly can’t believe the Cardinals were there.  It didn’t really hit me until I saw them come out onto the field on Sunday a few hours before the game, and [...]

It’s Just Amazing! January 15, 2009

This is “amazing.”  I can’t think of another word to describe it.  It’s just “amazing” to me that the word “amazing” is being so overused.  It’s been happening for a few years now and finally I’ve gotten to the point where I feel like I have to do something to keep me from going insane.  [...]

College Football Is Here…..And I Don’t Care. September 4, 2008

I just can’t give myself to college football.  Never have, never will.  I’ve tried and it’s just not in me.  I spent 8 years working in Alabama as a sportscaster and I got exposed to more college football than most people……and I think it only pushed me further away from the sport.  Given that I’ve [...]

Music History At Shea July 31, 2008

On July 18th, Billy Joel played a concert in front of 55,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York.  Billy Joel is as big as it gets for New Yorkers, so this concert was destined to be very memorable, especially since Shea Stadium will be knocked down at the end of the year.  That stadium [...]