What a difference a week makes: The hypothetical question of whether the Bucks should have traded for James Harden

About a week or so ago, I intended to write a post about whether the Milwaukee Bucks should have entertained the idea of acquiring James Harden. The season had not yet begun, Giannis had just signed a supermax deal keeping Continue reading What a difference a week makes: The hypothetical question of whether the Bucks should have traded for James Harden

Book Review: Curveball at the Crossroads by Michael Lortz

It’s an odd thing when a friend asks you to review his book. I’ve reviewed countless books on this website over the years but I can’t say I’ve ever known any of the authors personally.  Besides, what if this friend Continue reading Book Review: Curveball at the Crossroads by Michael Lortz

Milwaukee Maxes Out

“This is my home.  This is my city.” -Giannis Antetokounmpo The Bucks got their man.  “Whew!” sighed Milwaukee collectively. While Bucks fans (there are some, yes?) waited with bated breath to see whether Giannis Antetokounmpo would re-sign for the supermax Continue reading Milwaukee Maxes Out

Van Gogh Alive and well in Downtown St. Petersburg

I love when my readers get involved.  I’ve written countless posts over the years about the silliest and most serious of topics: readers’ e-mails, conversations across the bar, ballgames, movies, gambling, television, relationships, you name it.  If you’ve asked, I’ve Continue reading Van Gogh Alive and well in Downtown St. Petersburg

Ohio State odds don’t justify premature panic

I love a healthy dose of recency bias, especially when you parlay it with a pinch of panic and a just a hint of woe is me. With only four, completed football games under their belt, Ohio State Buckeyes fans Continue reading Ohio State odds don’t justify premature panic

So close and yet so far away; Bucs’ Super Bowl winning quarterback falls short against another

‘Twas a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Tampa Bay, particularly for reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes who, along with Tyreke Hill, treated the Buccaneers secondary like his own personal pincushion. For the other former MVP on the field that day, the outcome Continue reading So close and yet so far away; Bucs’ Super Bowl winning quarterback falls short against another