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Routines are great..
Over the course of the past year, I hit upon three excellent sandwiches. I had hoped that I’d strike gold more often. I even went to a foodie haven for sandwiches, but fond it nothing spectacular. As is the case with 98.6% of the rom-coms on television these days, love is right under your nose…
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Talk about contradictions..
I get why folks get bored watching a baseball game on television, but man, I’m ready for some zzzz’s. The 49ers-Eagles game is fun, but all of the commercial breaks and flashes to the other game. Man, way to kill the momentum. I probably won’t buy anything the network is selling. Greg Olson, of FOX,…
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Choosing our words carefully..
Although it might not seem like I spend much time selecting words, but I do. As my own editor, I choose what to include or omit. Even the folks that went to journalism school, pick and choose what to include in their writing/stories. They might have strong editors and specific guidelines, but I’d argue that…
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Incentives…
For some people, money is no object, but for others saving a buck-regardless of personal wealth-is an art. As is the aim of the blog, I try and find ways to combine multiple interests of mine. I think of it as economy of scale on steroids. Accordingly, I’m open to saving a few bucks when…
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More highlights from 2022
Each year I hope to find new dining options at home and on the road. Call it my inner-concierge. Some of my friends marvel at my ability to dine out alone and to do so with frequency. I love the company, but as I’ve explained (here), I’m not going to ruin someone else’s day, but…
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The Hall of Fame 2023
Former third baseman, Scott Rolen, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He just inched past the requisite 75% of the ballots (76.3%). It’s funny because in 2018, he only appeared on 10.2% of the writers’ ballots. I no longer concern myself with who gets into the Hall. They’ve let several guys in that…
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National Pizza Day confusion
Confusion reigns supreme regarding national pizza day! When confronted with the deal that Jet’s Pizza is offering customers on January 23-tomorrow, a free slice/square from 1-5 p.m. I went online to see else was offering what to customers. According to everything I’ve read, National Pizza Week has come and gone and the day is February…
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Is it just the money?
The Mets owner, Steve Cohen has shown that money (his) is no object, exceeding the luxury threshold and then some. By now, everyone is aware of his failed attempt to land free agent shortstop/third baseman Carlos Correa. The 2022 Mets won 101 regular season games-which was the same as the NL East-winning Braves, but forced…
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Year of the rabbit
Wishing everyone good health and prosperity in the lunar year (which ends on 2/4/24). The year of the rabbit is marked by Hope. I hope you all had a nice National Squirrel appreciation day and that you make the most of National Hot Sauce Day today-even if it doesn’t include Chinese food.
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Times they are a changing
Forget what you may have read elsewhere, businesses want cash (again). More on more, smaller businesses are asking for cash so they don’t have to absorb the vig. It’s not just the little Greek hotdog stands, bigger operations are telling customers about the credit card fee that’s they’re expected to absorb. I guess the corona-tainted…