Most People Can Only Dream of Fantasy Football Success

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If Only The Internet Were Whittier

 Skipper Ireson’s Ride (1836) by John Greenleaf Whittier Stupid pictures courtesy of Memegenerator.net Of all the rides since the birth of time, Told in story or sung in rhyme,– On Apuleius’s Golden Ass, Or one-eyed Calendar’s horse of brass, Witch astride of a human back, Islam’s prophet on Al-Borak,– The strangest ride that ever was … Continue reading →

From: Oaken Sails

He added as he left, as he rolled up his sleeves, “If ye can fight the symptoms why trifle with disease?” From the upcoming, rediscovered novel The Oaken Sails. Continue reading →

The Definitive Brian Cox Guide

How many times has this happened to you: You’re out with your friends, having a bull session: The bar is dark and bumping, the beer is cold, and you’re probably only marginally paying attention to your friends. One of them remarks, “Hey I totally saw Brian Cox in a car today.” And in that moment … Continue reading →

NBA Jam: Finally dated.

In spite of everyone’s best efforts, professional basketball started yesterday. This is a noteworthy year for the NBA, but not because it is strike shortened. Even a casual fan such as myself remembers that the last lockout was only in 1999 (Spurs rule!). No, this year is noteworthy because, with Shaq’s retirement, NBA Jam Tournament … Continue reading →