Today was Hariel’s 5th birthday party. The gala was held at a joint called Dino Dig, where kids dig through sand for toys and prizes. It’s a neat place, my son was thrilled, etc … etc. Before the shindig, however, we had to get Hariel a present. I’d planned all
So by now everyone knows about a TV show jumping the shark. Hell, jumping the shark has jumped the shark. The website was taken over by TV Guide, thereby killing any independence and originality. All that being said, when’s the last time you actually watched Fonzie jumping the shark? Personally,
I’m a sucker for final episodes of TV shows. Especially great final episodes. Growing up, I recall the finale to Family Ties being something of a Christmas-like event. Everyone gathered around the TV (well, maybe just my brother and I) and felt truly sad bidding farewell to characters we’d watched
So back when I was in high school there was this kid named Frank Zaccheo. I was pretty much the coolest guy in school—starting quarterback, dated the hottest cheerleader, straight As, drove a Corvette. Frank, on the other hand, was kind of a geek. Student newspaper, ran track. So we
Isn’t that what we hear these days whenever a tsunami-like tragedy hits? The earth works in cycles … everything is fine … keep shopping … everything is fine … Glub.
Spent the morning working in Panera. However, the internet is out in Panera and I wanted to check my e-mail. So I cleaned out my mug, shoved it in my backback and came here to the neighboring Starbucks. I’m checking my e-mail—then I’ll return to Panera to continue with my
White people who vote Republican tend to be dumb. I’m not talking about the rich white people who vote Republican—they’re just greedy. But what about the poor and middle-class whites who vote Republican? I don’t get it—just seem to be very un-smart. Take Wisconsin. Scott Walker, the state’s GOP governor,
It’s sorta weird. I’ve been thinking much about 9.11 of late—has just been in my head; not sure why, specifically, now. Then, yesterday afternoon, my son had a play date at a friend’s house after school. I tagged along and hung out with the boy’s mother. Lovely woman named Debbie,
Today is sort of a dog day. SI.com didn’t run my Tiki column (hey, it happens). The weather sucks. I have a bunch of work, but feel like doing none of it. Just blah, blah, blah, blah. So what to do? I pet my dog, Norma. She’s a genuine ray
For Tiki Barber, there is good news and there is bad news. The good news: According to my source, at least 15 different NFL teams have already offered Tiki Barber a contract for next season. The bad news: My source is Norma, my dog. The good news: Though I struggle