My First 100 Days of Obama

I've read many articles and heard from so many regular "Joe's" that sound critical when evaluating President Obama's first 100 days in office, as if they must assess his works in some hodgepodge analytical, methodical fashion. Why? Let's turn the the critical eye around - so, what did you do during President's Obama's first 100 days in office? Here's what I did/do: INSPIRE - I've come across my fair share of "indifferent" folks, but I no longer fuel the flames of hate by feeding into... Read more →

Diggin' In the Crates - To the Break of Dawn

Yo. Back in the day I would steal batteries from the local bodega - just to keep my walkman on full blast. I've since matured, but to get in a good workout at the gym, I play motivation music. This song right here removed gravity, connected me to my inner MANChild and helped me to draw strength in ways that I never imagined was possible. My batteries once died on me while in the middle of a bench press - it was as if cryptonic... Read more →

The Absolute Worst Joke Ever (Part 2)

(In case you missed it, please read Part 1 of The Absolute Worst Joke Ever to avoid utter confusion before you read this) Have you ever been on a double date where things start well, convo is good, drinks are bubbly and everyone is enjoying the mood... but then all of a sudden, a moment of extreme buzzkill takes over... followed by an uncomfortable moment of silence? I've seen a few of those moments, but nothing could prepare me for what happens next... Well, I... Read more →

The Absolute Worst Joke Ever (Part 1)

So there I was circa 2002 in NYC. I'm sitting in a bar with my boy Mike and two beautiful ladies we met a few weeks ago in Bryant Park. Of course the swag is on full tilt for this double date; I want to make a good impression. Now if you know NYC women -- the diva types that are -- you know that you need not venture if you aren't sharper than a tack whether courting, seducing, or just trying to get laid.... Read more →

The Resurrection of a Role Model

Willie Mays Aiken once had the coolest name in sports. At the time, the Kansas City Royals also had the coolest uniforms in baseball, and were on the verge of putting together one of the most magical seasons in their short baseball history. George Brett was flirting with batting .400 - a historic feat. All Stars Willie Aikens, Frank White and Willie Wilson were having great seasons, and as the Royals won the division, they would eventually beat the rival New York Yankees in the... Read more →