2011

NYC Sports Fans: A Spoiled Bunch

December 18, 2011

New York City is considered the center of the universe.  Ask any native New Yorker, they’ll be all too happy to tell you.  It is a city where you can do almost anything, see almost anything, eat almost anything, and meet almost anyone.  Choices are abundant here.  And, for the most part, that is a great opportunity. Until it comes to sports. Let’s look at all the teams in the [...]

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Building Confidence In the Kitchen

October 25, 2011

Have you ever wanted to be able to cook without thinking about it? Do you have trouble piecing together a meal from the contents of your refrigerator? Do you feel that you don’t understand the basics of cooking or even some rudimentary skills like chopping, dicing or julienning? Well, that’s how I always felt about cooking – I was great at following a recipe (to the letter), but could not [...]

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Breakfast Bake with Eggs

October 7, 2011

Breakfast is such a boring meal to have people over for. What do you make? A big bowl of scrambled eggs? Maybe a nice banana bread and a bowl of diced fruit. If you’re feeling really creative maybe you’ll make pancakes. The problem with all these options is the time it takes in the kitchen. You’re spending all your time in the kitchen prepping and cooking while people are milling [...]

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Aftermath of “The Crash” – Boston Sports Will Survive

September 30, 2011
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In my 32 years, I’ve seen a lot of highs and lows in Boston sports, but this September might have been as low as it got. With a 9-game lead in the Wild Card standings on September 3rd, the Sox looked like they were destined for the playoffs and an eventual showdown with the Evil Empire in the Bronx. But, they somehow managed to blow it. Was it pitching? Was [...]

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Septembeard Progress Report – Week 4

September 28, 2011
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Week 4 is upon us and so is a bushy looking beard! The wife is bugging me to trim up a bit (she loves the beard though), however I plan on holding strong until the month is out! And, really, how can she argue with the reasoning? I’m closing in on the end of this epic journey (OK, epic might be a little strong, but it is pretty cool) and [...]

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Septembeard Progress Report – Week 3

September 28, 2011
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Week 3 has come and gone with more growth being seen. The mountain-esque look is starting to fill in. Having booked a trip to Colorado in March this week, I’m fully content on letting this grow in as much as possible. Donations this week were a little slower, but that is to be expected as the month comes to a close. No new team member, as hinted at before, but [...]

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Septembeard Progress Report – Week 2

September 12, 2011
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Week 2 is already upon us and the beard is coming in nice and full.  I’m kind of curious how long I will let it get, but I’m really liking the idea of letting this thing grow in full-bore Grizzly Adams style. Donations this week were great and we’re starting to make headway towards our goal. I may have even gotten a new team member. I’m waiting on a text [...]

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Septembeard Progress Report – Week 1

September 7, 2011
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Just a quick post to share what the beard is starting out as. I let it grow in over the long weekend (Labor Day here in the States) and then trimmed up before work on Monday. These posts will be regularly updated on Mondays going forward. I may throw in the occasional Friday post as well if I feel like it. Remember, if you’d like to make a donation, you [...]

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