For the unitiated, there are 15 players in rugby, eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards are typically large, hairy-assed men who would have cumulative scores on their SAT's of about 420 (under the old system; 622 under the new, three part SAT). They are the guys who are in the rugby-iconic scrum. My friend … Read more
Ahhh, a great read – both volume 1 and volume 2. Yes, today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. And many people do try and do some serious spiritual reading during the 40 day period. Here was my review of the first Volume Latest Read: Jesus of Nazareth which I read right after it … Read more
Having done for the past 30 (15 lifting sessions) days a program specifically designed to increase his bench press, Tim raised his personal record to 245 pounds yesterday – prior best was 230. We think that's pretty darn good for one month's effort. Tim's had no problems with his repaired knee, but he's nowhere near … Read more
So I had the Giants to win by 7 to 10 points. Missed on the points, but that's OK – will take the win. Giants 21, Patriots 17. The old saying "football is a game of inches" still holds true
Nice story this morning in the NY Times about Cruz, who is from Paterson, NJ. Cruz was actually kicked out of UMass (twice) before getting his act together. Catching On After a Last Chance In desperation, Cruz scheduled a meeting with Marsh-Williams. His mother, Blanca Cruz, who had raised him in a single-parent home, made … Read more
Our friends Bill and Melinda Connnolly – their two thespian children. Third one – Jim – is an insurance executive. This is from the Star Ledger of New Jersey. Hit the link – really nice article – and nice picture – Move over, Barrymores – here come the Connollys Siblings share breakout year with roles … Read more
I remember her from the 80's. She had an amazing New Yoowk accent, and was also (my opinion) pretty dumb IQ-impaired. Former WABC host Lynn Samuels dies Christmas Eve at 69
Just did it this evening. Not bad for a boy who just turned 15 and coming off his knee injury. It’s a landmark, because 225 means two big (45 Lb) discs at each end of the bar (the bar itself weighs 45). Four days ago Tim was bugging me to go for a PB, when … Read more
So Christopher is gone, hopefully sitting in Purgatory, trying to figure out where he went wrong. Yes, cigarettes are bad for you; dead at 62 from esophogeal cancer. I have posted about Hitchens before, since he is a clever writer and a militant atheist (but if he's so smart, why did he smoke himself to … Read more
Current research to determine if there is a Higgs Boson has been much in the news the last several days, and I always enjoy this sort of speculation – From Washington Post op ed writer Michael Gerson The search for the God particle goes beyond mere physics … But why should a mathematical equation — … Read more