Monthly Archives: September 2008

Abbreviated Life: Attention Spans Getting Shorter Still

I’ll admit right at the outset that my attention span could use a gym membership, some spin classes and even some cross training. The cross-training comment was a joke, as my attention span flits from one item to the next … —yes, there’s more—

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David Letterman, Sarah Palin – need I say more?

I guess I should at least explain. The other night, David Letterman did a Top Ten List of Sarah Palin facts. Here’s that video. *The reason this appears here is because Palin has proven herself a less-than-intelligent interviewee and possibly … —yes, there’s more—

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Thermostatic – Boston Office Thermostat Wars. A Cold War With Heated Battles.

It’s 8:15AM in Boston. Barbara drops her bag and strides to the thermostat. She reaches into the locked box with a nail file and flicks the plastic tab up. Barbara returns to her desk, hoping nobody saw her. Sound familiar? … —yes, there’s more—

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Everyone thinks they can write. An ongoing battle to educate the masses.

I’m already rolling on a major rant about individuals who can’t write or understand the value of good writing. I was tempted to just let all my mistakes lie unfixed in this column so readers would see the abhorrent disaster … —yes, there’s more—

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Dolphins Dismantle Patriots – Color Me Overjoyed

I could tell you until I’m blue in the face that the New England Patriots franchise has created a class of fans that are dark in both deed and spirit. But I don’t want to color your opinion without some … —yes, there’s more—

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Pirates. That’s right I’m talking ABOUT Pirates today, not LIKE A PIRATE.

Today is National (or International) Talk Like a Pirate Day. It began as the musings of two guys, John Baur and Mark Summers, and has blossomed into a quasi-holiday among people who like to drink and talk like thieving sailors. … —yes, there’s more—

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How informed are we?

I’m headed to the voting booth in about an hour and I’m discouraged and amazed at the same time. Not because we live in a great country that allows us to voice our opinions by voting. Not because I am … —yes, there’s more—

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Boston Cops are lost in the details

When’s the last time you were thrilled with the performance of a Boston police officer? Was it when he or she waved you through a red light while working a construction detail? Or was it when you got directions from … —yes, there’s more—

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Selling one’s soul

This column was first published the other day on my other blog, but I found that the more I looked at it the more I liked how it was written (back patting noted) and wanted to share it with the … —yes, there’s more—

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Lance Armstrong, back to Paris perhaps

The recent admission by Lance Armstrong that he’s planning to try and win an eighth Tour de France title has me reeling. I’ve seen Lance in the Tour IN PERSON twice and would likely make every effort to attend his … —yes, there’s more—

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