Wimbledon 2015 finished today. It was an excellent fortnight. Here are some thoughts I had about the tournament. Serena Williams is amazing. Her match against Heather Watson was riveting. And while the result of the final was never really in doubt, the fact that her nerves were apparent somehow made her more likable. Federer is…
I just finished watching all three seasons of Star Trek on Netflix. It seems to be becoming a tradition to record my thoughts when I finish a series, so here goes. Star Trek was a really great show. Not every episode was great, but every episode was trying for something. I’d always rather watch people…
The Supreme Court ruled that gay couples can marry in all 50 states. I don’t talk all that much about gay rights. I’m a strong supporter of gay rights, it’s just that I don’t feel like I have much to say about it. It is so unbelievably obvious that all human beings, regardless of orientation,…
Summer officially started today. While I know I will probably complain a lot during the next three months, I wanted to get as much out of the way as I could at the very beginning. So, let me count the ways in which summer is the worst season by far. Out of four seasons, it…
I’ve been listening to a lot of B.B. King since his death. One thing that struck me is that “The Thrill Is Gone” was released 20 years into his career. It was not only his biggest hit, but his signature song. After it became a hit, it was the one song you would be guaranteed…
Before the finals started, if someone had asked me whom I was rooting for, I would have said Cleveland without hesitation. They were technically underdogs, even with the world’s greatest player. Cleveland is famous for their lack of sports success. I’ve been to Cleveland and liked it. Add to that the fact that San Francisco…
Yesterday Hartford, CT decided to get in on the Moral Monday phenomena. A group of protesters blocked the Hartford side of the Founder’s Bridge just before rush hour. Their stated goal was to spread the “black lives matter” message. This wasn’t a smart way to spread that message. Like anything else, protests can be done…
The 2015 French Open ended today. Unfortunately, with the six hour time difference, I wasn’t able to watch much of the tournament. I saw most of today’s men’s final and one of Serena’s early round matches, but that’s about it. The rest of the two weeks I had to rely on highlights. I do still…
I got to watch the major league debut of Pat Venditte tonight. He is a 29 year old pitcher for the Oakland A’s. He pitched two innings against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park and pitched well. He retired 6 of the 7 batters he faced with one strikeout and no walks or runs…
Today, June 2nd, is the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day. According to the official website, wearorange.org, The color orange symbolizes the value of human life. Hunters wear orange to alert other hunters that they’re there — as a way to take care of their own life and the lives of others. A couple of years…
