There was a time when reading the Los Angeles Times sports section was the highlight of my day, and while that is an accurate barometer of the sorry state of my life, I wasn’t the only one. There were legendary writers, namely Jim Murray (he won the fuckin’ Pulitzer Prize for chrissakes) and Scott Ostler and guys like Rick Reilly and Mike Penner and John Hall who wrote daily poetry about the magical nuances of sports and the people, places and intrigue that turn athletics contests into some of life’s most precious memories.
On The Road Again
The most fascinating sociology project ever attempted happens every day on the drive to and from work. I believe that driving on to the freeway is like entering a race, not necessarily to arrive first, but to be able to go as fast as I want in any lane I choose, so I closely observe the cars around me.
Playoff Therapy
I need somebody to talk to about this weekend’s Patriots playoff game, and since I have a hard time getting people to talk to me in person, I guess you’ll have to do.