All writers I know Google themselves. Not all the time, mind you. But after a book comes out or a story comes out. I like to think it’s human nature—you want to know what people are saying. Hard to blame one. I, for the record, Google myself, too. Not all
So today the New York Post ran the above editorial cartoon, which seems to clearly equate America’s first African-American president with a monkey. I’ve often considered the Post one step removed from the National Enquirer, so I’m not shocked by the picture. But I am shocked by the decision making.
As someone who covers sports, I haven’t considered myself a fan in many, many years. That said, I can’t help but be a wee-bit giddy over Ken Griffey, Jr.’s return to Seattle. To start with, as a kid my favorite ballplayer—hands down—was Ken Griffey, Sr., who joined the Yankees right
So earlier this afternoon my fine editor at Harper sent me a couple of copies of “Boys Will Be Boys” on CD. Just released by Tantor Audio, the thing retails for (yikes!) $37.99 and includes a whopping 13 discs. Hmm, do I sound like a Time•Life commercial featuring Rick Springfield
When I was a kid, my dream was to dig a tunnel in my backyard and wind up in Disney World. I really thought I could do it, too. I’d get Gary Miller and Dennis Gargano and John Ballerini to come over with their shovels, and we’d dig and dig
Boy, have I been negative these past few days. What can I say? Steroids bring me down. Luckily, there are the e-mails I receive to turn my mood around. Just when I’m feeling especially down, I can turn to the letters from readers and … “You are a moron. Can
I alluded to this in an earlier post, but it’s a point I really want to make. Later today, a who’s who lineup of Yankees will stand alongside Alex Rodriguez during his press conference in a show of strength and support. So, uh, where’s the strength? Group mentalities are easy.
Attended last night’s riveting Siena-Iona men’s basketball game in New Rochelle, N.Y. Game was pretty bad, but one moment stood out. During a break a fan was escorted to half-court to try and make a shot. The odds of success are probably, oh, 1 in 800 or so, and the
So tomorrow afternoon Alex Rodriguez will arrive in Tampa for his first day of spring training and hold a press conference to address the whole steroid mess. According to Yankee manager Joe Girardi and several members of the team, players plan on literally standing by ARod during the session as