Hey all, sorry I never got around to finishing my 2011 preview. This spring, I took the job of head coach for an Atom 2 (9 and under) baseball team, so it’s been a bit of a second job working with them. I’ll try to post as often as I can, but until the end […]
Normally, I keep my entries and sports posts on here rather light, hopefully somewhat informative with a little bit of levity here. But on the rare occasions something arises that deserves a serious light shed on it, I tend to dispense with the jocularity. I read a post today by a gentleman named Murray Chass. […]
Spring training greetings from…well, St. Louis. I’m too broke to go to Jupiter. As we look forward to 2011, well, it’s pretty tough to make a prediction. A month or so ago, the Cardinals looked to be the favorites to win the Central. Unfortunately, Murphy’s Law found its way to Jupiter. The Cardinals still have […]
Almost an instant classic, the only thing preventing this film from earning a Best Picture nomination is everything about it.
Well, after seeing the abomination that was Red Riding Hood, my editor promised to make it up to me by letting me see Battle: Los Angeles. He delivered, and I’m happy to say that I was at least entertained by this movie, if not particularly moved. I’d been looking forward to seeing Battle: LA ever […]
“It doesn’t matter how you feel. All that matters is what’s black and white.” These words, said by Richardson in the film The Adjustment Bureau, are the byproduct of a society built upon the notion of fate and logical thinking. They also seem to fly in the face of human nature and our concept of […]
Well, I’d say there was a veritable amount of action occurring in St. Louis sports this weekend. The Blues shook up the core of their roster, the Rams released one of their top players, and a Cardinal legend (near legend?) bid his farewell to baseball. Some thoughts on each. Rams Release Atogwe The guy’s done […]
No matter where we go, we always tend to remember where we come from. This is perhaps the point of Cedar Rapids that director Miguel Artesta tries to drive home. Well, it’s either that or you can learn what you need to know from the prostitute that sets up shop near the hotel you’re staying […]
By now, everyone is probably aware of the fact that the deadline to re-sign Albert Pujols has passed. What does this mean, exactly? Pujols has repeatedly said he will not negotiate during the course of the regular season and playoffs to avoid carrying distractions onto the field. If the Cardinals do not make the playoffs […]
“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” This line really has nothing to do with the plot or message of the film. I was just pleasantly surprised they used one of my favorite Albert Einstein quotes in […]
