I was pitching for my softball team earlier this week and everything was fine until the 2nd of a double header. In the first game, the opposing team’s pitcher was a bit flustered that a few of our hits were right back up the middle. You see, in those scenarios, it’s proper etiquette to makeContinue reading “The challenge of being too competitive”
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Detroit Youth Choir vs. Ndlovu Youth Choir – America’s Got Talent
I may just be a crotchety old man but something about Ndlovu Youth Choir irritates me. It’s actually not about the performances per se, or even the talent. They’re incredible and entertaining. I think it’s in the content and presentation. They’re all about Africa. That’s all fine and good but this is not Africa’s GotContinue reading “Detroit Youth Choir vs. Ndlovu Youth Choir – America’s Got Talent”
Where’s Paris Hilton?
Paris Hilton. She’s off somewhere celebrating a new love relationship with a puppet. Sounds a bit odd, right? Well, I thought so too, when I woke up from a dream where Paris Hilton was off somewhere celebrating a new love relationship with a puppet. Naturally my next thought was, “Well, where IS Paris Hilton, anyway?”Continue reading “Where’s Paris Hilton?”
…and I’m Kanye West
Kanye West has been an interesting conversation since he’s become a household name. I didn’t know who he was until I heard “Jesus Walks,” his fourth single off his first album way back in 2004. I remember thinking, “Well, here we go! Maybe there’ll be some entertaining mainstream rap about faith.” Then he pretty muchContinue reading “…and I’m Kanye West”
GEICO and Jerome Bettis fumble on new TV spot
If you haven’t seen it yet, Geico has a TV spot featuring Jerome Bettis, NFL Hall of Fame running back. I typically love GEICO commercials for their odd and usually hilarious deliveries. However, I can’t get on board with the bus on this one. You’re going to think I’m taking this commercial entirely too seriously,Continue reading “GEICO and Jerome Bettis fumble on new TV spot”
Out of the Wilderness 