Tom Brady’s leadership of the New England Patriots to their 5th Super Bowl victory over the Atlanta Falcons will be recognized as a crowning achievement for an individual who will arguably be remembered as the best quarterback to play the game. In front of the spectacle of billionaires, celebrities, former presidents, and the current Vice […]
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Fun Friday: Super Bowl LI Odds and Ends
It’s Super Bowl LI weekend. And with food, friends, and football. What else do you need? Even without the Dallas Cowboys playing in Super Bowl LI this weekend, the event will still rate as one of the most-watched television events of the year. And without a horse in the race, I’m just hoping for a […]
Dallas Cowboys 2016: A Sunday That Almost Was
It’s a day of mourning. And no, I’m not talking about the presidency or the protests. I’ve grown weary of those topics. No, I’m talking about something much lighter. I’m talking about the National Football League. And despite Meryl Streep’s derogatory comments about the NFL, some of us still enjoy the sport. But with […]
Inauguration 2017: The Day We Never Expected to See
Today is the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. The day has arrived. A day that very few expected would ever happen. Whether you’re a supporter or not, you must admit that Donald Trump is unique. The first person elected president without having served in either political office or […]
Video of the Week: New Swimming Record?
As a swim parent, I just had to share this. Georgia Tech Men’s Snow 4X50 Relay What happened when the Georgia Tech swim team got snowed in to their hotel and their meet at Virginia Tech was cancelled.
Don’t Bother Setting A New Year’s Resolution
This quote from sculptor Henry Moore pretty much sums up my view on New Year’s resolutions – “I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the years’.” Henry Moore is an interesting character. He used his natural artistic talent to escape the traditional notions of work. And at the time of his death, Moore […]