I bought a baseball glove today. It’s the first glove I’ve owned since the one I got shortly after I won the Cystic Fibrosis Bike-a-Thon and a $50 gift certificate to B&S Sporting Goods in Anniston. That was October 11, 1980. We had hostages in Iran. There had not yet been a space shuttle mission. … Read more
My sister and I drank pickle juice from time to time, but alas, this never occurred to us: They’re about $1.12 apiece, which seems pretty pricey for a small tube of green vinegar, even for this guy who’s spent good money on unbelievably silly shit before. So if you’re all over this for reasons of … Read more
I’ve been neglecting Cowl Shake, my automotive blog, badly. Apologies to Cowl Shake fans. I know both of you are disappointed. Tonight I wrote a piece on the Smart fortwo. It’s the shoo-in for American automotive sensation of 2008, and it’s also a car of which I’m extremely skeptical. If you’re interested, I invite you … Read more