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Weekend entertainment … and a personal note …
To my loyal and dedicated readers: This blog will be shutting its doors soon. I am moving on to a new challenge. The decision was not an easy one because the Akron Beacon Journal has been a good place to … Continue reading
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Remembering …
"Take most people, they're crazy about cars. They worry if they get a little scratch on them, and they're always talking about how many miles they get to a gallon, and if they get a brand-new car already they start … Continue reading
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Just wondering …
I have a quirky friend who wonders things like this: Has a coach with a beard ever reached the Super Bowl? Or could Brad Childress of Minnesota be the first? Yes … he has time on his hands. "It's what … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, NFL, What the heck?
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An open letter to my dear and respected readers …
Dear Blog Readers, I love every one of you, in a non-man-crush kind of way. I respect all your opinions. I respect all the people who disagreed with my view of Eric Mangini. I really and truly do. Free-thinking people … Continue reading
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Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night
No bowling but as it turns out I did wind up at Johnny's for some post-dinner music. Most enjoyable band, fun time to bring in the New Year. As we turn to 2010, I'm going back to something Alan noticed I … Continue reading
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As for New Year's Eve …
I have been informed that I am going bowling tonight. On New Year's Eve. The traditional ring-in-the-New-Year-keggle. Bowling. B-o-w-l-i-n-g. Evidently all the pool tables were booked. Some folks go hear live music on New Year's Eve (a nice Irish band … Continue reading
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"You're going the wrong way … How does he know where we're going?"
Spent most of Wednesday on a personal version of planes, trains and automobiles, traveling to Philadelphia for tonight's Cavs game against the 76ers. Someone has to do it, and my good pal and colleague from the great state of Ohio, … Continue reading
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More on the philosophy of Kant
Geez Brian, I was just about to post that Salma Hayek photo with the beard for Alan … and you beat me to it. Rachel McAdams is under consideration, but I'm personally opposed to an Irish colleen who goes blonde. … Continue reading
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A (literal) Family Feud moment
So while my daughter is having some oral surgery to expose and bring down a tooth today, I'm sitting in the office watching Family Feud on the big screen — with the guy who played Peterman on Seinfeld hosting. Peterman … Continue reading
A holiday wish
Happy Thanksgiving to all! (drawn by my daughter Elizabeth)
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On Thanksgiving …
It's always good to take a step back and assess.
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How to sum up a sport
We interrupt the diatribe about Ireland being robbed by the hand ball of Henry for this bulletin: Here's a soccer quote for you, from a former soccer referee named Graham Poll: "The refs do their best but the players are … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, What the heck?, World Cup 2010
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Who?
So (thanks to Brian and others who pointed this out) The Who will do the Super Bowl halftime show. With two members having passed on. Does that not technically make it The Ho? Or perhaps Who's Left? This clearly means … Continue reading
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A web site worth investigating
My daughters Janie and Elizabeth make a habit of finding much more interesting stuff on the web than me. Yes, it's all rated PG or G. Technically, this should mean that Alan's Imposter would enjoy a blog written by them … Continue reading
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Springsteen's Tuesday show
Bruce Springsteen made his appearance in Cleveland last night, and flu aside I attended (why turn down the chance to spread the joy to thousands?). There were some magical high moments. The Rising. Badlands. The entire Born to Run album. … Continue reading
I double-dog dare you
Try this and see if isn't a little bit addictive.
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Such uplifting news
Here's a sampling of headlines from AOL Tuesday night: "Tim Floyd plays peacemaker in catfight" "West faces six weapons charges" (yes, that would be our own Delonte) "Arkansas basketball players face new inquiry into rape allegations" But … no murders, … Continue reading
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Fantasy update, for those interested
Well … since you're all part of my life now … I feel compelled to update you on the Fantasy Football question I asked this week: This was my team heading into the week: QB — Jay Cutler, Matt Schaub, … Continue reading
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I seek your advice
So I've got a Fantasy team that is woefully short of running backs, but pretty well stocked at receiver. I've been offered Steve Slaton of Houston for Randy Moss of New England. I throw it open for discussion. Do you … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, McManamon, What the heck?
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In the interest of being more positive
Folks, I post links just because they're interesting. Some interest me more than others, some I think will spur discussion. I hope nobody takes them personally. But … in the interest of being more positive I present the real reason … Continue reading
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The power of the internet
Just think … thanks to the internet, this kid can live with this for the rest of his life:
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Incredible, just incredible … and it's not about the Browns!
A friend texted me this link and called it the most amazing story of the year. I cannot disagree. It has to be a joke, no? And please … let's go easy on the "frozen rope" cracks.
Idle question
Who the hell is Tila Tequila anyway? And could she hold a candle to Adriana Lima before she got married and broke the heart of a dumpy Irish sportswriter?
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Browns coaches make their choice
Yes, I'm feeding vitamins to the monster that is Alan, but his link in a comment to a previous post should be shared with all:
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