Travelling

Just a heads up if my flight gets delayed and I am stuck in the airport with my upset family there will be hell to pay.

And by hell to pay I mean I will take to Twitter and complain.

I'm coming and Hell's coming with me!

How cute!

I should start off by letting you know I despise the Lakers.  With every fiber of my being.  My hate for them is strong.  Stronger than the Heat.  The Canucks are a close second as I met a Vancouver fan in Mexico at a resort swimming with my son and he wanted to fight me. Classy guy. Plus they are goddamn hippies up there.

So that being said here are my thoughts:

What are they thinking giving Kobe all that money?  Really- you have no idea what he has left in the tank.  Kind of absurd and you've tied your hands.  But they love him in LA because they don't care about rape there so I guess you have to keep him.  But an absurd contract.  And I don't blame the rapist for taking it- I'm not one of those people that think making money is bad- but what the hell is their front office doing?

Second- Magic posted something about how the best moment ever was having Obama at his house.  Now the obvious and cheap thing is an AIDS joke but whatever.  Done.  And it's not an anti-Obama sentiment- would feel the same way if he said it about W- but that's kind of shitty to your teammates throughout the years to say this one private moment was better than all your championships and a gold medal for your country on the greatest basketball team ever assembled (and Christian Laettner).

Typical Lakers.

Torn....

Because I love KG and Pierce.  There's a chance KG may be my favorite Boston athlete ever.  And that's saying a lot.  Just the intensity, drive and focus is amazing.  Would hate him on another team but he's ours.  Deserves better than this mess.

And Pierce- what a transformation.  From nearly getting killed outside a bar (nobody ever mentions what type of bar it was) to his immaturity in the Pacers series he turned everything around.  Became a leader and a champion.  Celtic for life.

And I understand the realities on why they had to go and why the Celtics have to suck so bad.  But would have liked them to do better.

Except I hate the Nets.  First off, fuck New York.  Second, Brooklyn is worse.  People I may hate the most are hipsters.  Cannot stand goddamn hipsters.

And Jason Kidd is a horrible, horrible, horrible person.  Who beats his ex-racism crying wife, drunk drives and nearly kills himself and people around him and gave his gold medal to a casino magnet's wife.

Deserves to lose.  Love that.

But we can all agree on this- screw Doc.  That traitor deserves Sterling.

What a humanitarian

This s Kim Kardashian's Ebay auction for relief in the Philippines.

And she's only taking 90% of the profits for herself.

Humanitarian.

Stay warm

Guess I'm getting old because even if I had a free ticket for tonight I wouldn't go.  I'm much happier on my warm couch watching the game in HD.  Much, much happier.

I found out after the fact that I had a free ticket to Game 6 of the Sox.  Didn't even bother me.  Was much happier watching at home.  15 years ago I would have been devastated. 

And the Pats are going to kick their ass.  All over the field.  No doubt in my mind.  Manning can't handle the cold and their defense won't stop Brady.  Take the over.

Pats 45
Broncos 38

Want....

But wait- it's not pure brew crafted hop/oats ratio of grain tumbler super bottle cool.

Get over yourself you hipster beer snobs.

Gimme!

Couldn't be less interested

In this PPV.  And it's in Boston.  And it's been one of my favorites.

Which means it's going to be awesome.

WWE or Pats/Broncos.  Decisions, decisions.

I am the greatest auction bidder of all time....

....when I know someone is going to outbid me.

Went to a high end auction last night.  Bid on a pack of sports tickets- about 2 grand- knew it would go much higher- went for north of 20K.  Was it cool to bid?  Hell and yes.  Did I get petrified for a second- yes, yes I did.

Lot of money around last night.  Two types of people- those who inherited it or were kids of the parents who made it.  I think I'm supposed to hate them but I don't.  Just lucky.  I guess it depends on what you do with it on how you should be judged.

And then there were people who just worked their ass off and made it.  That's what inspires me.

I feel like I work way too hard for the little that we have.  If something catastrophic happened right now we'd be fucked.  I guess that's what it's like for everyone but I need a break of some kind.

Something soon.

Like the lottery.  God would that be nice....

McDonald's giving advice to it's workers....

Basically telling them to eat smaller meals so they think that they are full and to return their Christmas presents for extra income.

On one hand of course this is extremely offensive and demeaning.  Like what the fuck.  Who let that get published?

Now I'm not one of these politicians who don't understand economics and are demanding that the minimum wage gets raised to $23 an hour (paging Elizabeth Warren- let's have a Pow wow).  But certainly they are entitled to a higher wage and better benefits.  Something liveable.

Although it was implemented horribly I like the thought behind it.  One of the things that needs to be done to help the welfare state in this country is to teach people how to budget.  I'm sure the liberals thinks that makes me racist/evil/elitist other bad words but it's true.  I work with people in low income housing that need their payments made on certain days because that's when they get their checks.  They can't hold on to the money for a certain time because they will spend it.  It's that type of behavior that needs to be corrected to get out of this mess.

But take smaller bites of your food?  Really McDonalds?  Jesus.

Hell. And no.

World's tallest water slide.

Hell no.

What a wedgie.

David Blaine couldn't do this.

Nothing beats an original.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out

If they used a potted plant in his place it would do a better job.

Later, asshole.

JFK 50 years ago....

The best teacher I ever had was a former Marine who taught history.  Not only did he teach history but taught me how to think and to question everything.  Completely changed my life.

His Vietnam History class my senior year was so intense and engaging that the night before the final I ended up at Louies (which was odd because PC works backwards- bars 1st two years and house parties the next two) and got HAMMERED, walked into the final and it was four essays- pick 2.  Wrote all four and told him to choose.  Got an A.

I bring this up because he HATED Kennedy.  Said the only bad thing about the assassination was the wasted of a bullet.

Now I'm never going to go that far.  He was our President, and he was killed (alone by Oswald by the way) and you shouldn't make light of that fact, IMO (although it's a great line).

But that being said- I have no idea why he, and that whole family, get a pass.  They made their fortune bootlegging (god I wish I had family that was bootleggers and left me money).

And it's not a political thing.  Teddy Kennedy did some amazing things- and while I disagreed with the Liberal Lion on most policies I understand he helped a lot of people but I always wondered why you couldn't bring up the boozing, womanizing and oh yeah the murder.  If you do you are some right wing nut.

Kennedy almost killed his platoon (but then ended up saving them with an incredible feat of physical and mental strength), was a womanizer and nearly brought us to nuclear war.  But everyone loves him.

Like the Clinton thing.  Can do no wrong although would you want him near your daughter?  Of course not.  But he's LOVED.

Guess that's America for you....

This is actually great

Usually when people tell me I have to see something I purposely avoid it but this was fantastic.

Two things- I despise Brett Farvre but the pie scene made me laugh.

I was in Montreal on my birthday for the Tyson/Holyfield fight.  1). Should have been arrested; 2) should have been pounded to a pulp in a Burger King there; 3) was with good guys who I remained friendly with but haven't seen forever.

My New Year's resolution is to see more people that I haven't but I know I wont.  Never have any time.

Christ I'm not even going to see my kids today much less catch up with old drinking buddies.

Pick me up for Hump Day

Just letting you know that a comic where Mickey and Goofy become drug dealers exist.

The racism in it is quite stunning actually.

Sums it up

Some comes in, more goes out.

Not the best business model I have right now.

Anyone have a get rich quick scheme?  Anyone?

Seems legit.

In only 12 weeks!!!!

Conspiracy

I'm not going to say that there is a conspiracy against the Patriots.

Just that the refs cost them this game and a game against the Jets.

Going to make the parade that much sweeter.

Need to improve my memory

Got to work on this.  Met with someone this morning and remembered where I am from, where my wife worked and my kids' names.  I didn't even recognize her.

It's very impressive when you can pull this off.  I'm on it.

I am going to have detailed notes on everyone.  Going to meet someone new every day next year as well.

2014 here I come!

I'll be done with this resolution by 1/4/14.  No doubt.

The face of Boston crime....

Will never be seen again.

What an unreal story/ending.  I never thought he would get caught.  Ever.  Figured he was oversees and just living the life.

Now he has to die twice plus five years before he gets out.  And there is still the question of if Florida and Oklahoma are going to try him and give him death.  Other than to his victims' families it would be kind of meaningless to do so.

I think that someone will probably make a movie or something and that will be it.  It's kind of amazing how little bit of news there is about this.  People just don't seem to care.  Maybe it's been too long or everything else that has happened.

And the apartment complex that he was caught in?  I've walked by there.  I could have nabbed him and got the reward money!  Not some chick from Iceland!

This is nuts

Holy crap this is insane.

Dude's 53 years young.  I could start training now every day and wouldn't be able to do this by that time.

P.S. Regardless, Chuck Zito still knocked you out.

Rob Ford ladies and gentlemen

In May I was hanging out with some Torontoans....Torontoites.....guys from Toronto and they told me about their mayor and what a mess he is and that I should follow him.  And I am sooooooo glad I did.  I've been watching him before it became stylish to do so.

Sidenote: met these guys in Mexico.  Good guys.  Was wearing my Bruins hat and they came up and started talking to me.  Die hard hockey guys- of course.  And the first thing that they asked....was about the bombings.  That's BostonStrong.  That's what it means.  Good people coming together against evil.  That's what people like Billy Meagher or whatever his name is - who think that the 9/11 hijackers are braver than the American military because they crashed the planes- don't get.  Good he's an asshole.  Actually- I shouldn't insult assholes.

Back to Rob.  This guy is nuts.  Drunk driving, stopping on the side of the road to piss, admits smoking crack, admits buying illegal drugs after clearly thinking of another response but not being able to come up with one and now shows up at a press conference to discuss going down on hookers in cowboy boots and a custom XXXXLLLL jersey.

And those crazy Canucks have no way to get him out.  He's not getting convicted of a crime before his term ends in October.  It's going to be free reign for the next 11 months.

Sorry for my Toronto buds but this is fun to watch.

How?

1st off I don't talk about either one.

But I think the point is to focus on the good and not the bad.

Ok, did that.  Now what?  Problems still there.  Seem to come every day.  More and more and more and more.  Does it ever stop?  Is this just adulthood?  Every day worry about money, kids, etc.

Sucks sucks sucks.

I need to hit it big, then open a bar on the beach and we can swim all day.

Now.

The best fictious beer is.....

Duff.  No argument whatsoever.  A staple of when the Simpsons was watchable.

P.S. I knew a guy named Duff.  If I was him I would have had that Duff beer can tattooed so fast it would have made your head spin.

P.S.S. If you are Duff and reading this shoot me an email.  Miss you pal.

Even more stupid than snow this morning....

Are the people complaining about it.

Hate snow.  But live in New England so will deal with it.

And have a neighbor with a snowblower.

And a former rugger who lives up the street with a plow.

And a pair of kick ass boots.

So bring it winter.  Give me everything you got!  You don't scare me!

Executive of the Year!

And somewhere Bobby V is telling people this was all part of his master plan.

If you are the Cubs, or their fans, many of whom are my friends, how pissed would you be that you didn't go after this guy but have to pay a buttload to Theo instead.

Poor Cubs.  Serves you right for what you did to poor Steve Bartman.


P.S. Theo, who makes millions of dollars a year, believes in redistribution of wealth.  To my knowledge he still accepts his full paycheck.

You don't teach a toddler to walk by scolding them when they fall....

Is the line Meghan Mutrie used (pictured above) regarding the broadcasters for the USA/All Blacks game this weekend.

She was a sideline reporter and in the interest of full disclosure I thought she did a really good job.

She was fielding a complaint about the bias from the announcers towards America when she gave that toddler line.  Three things:

1).  I really didn't think they were biased.  Although the US lost, they played their asses off against the best team in the world and that's how the game was called;

2). I like the line as it's quite insulting;

3). Are you really saying that about your coworkers?  Seriously?  Like you are going to work with them again and that's what you say?  Don't know if I hate or respect that.

Final thoughts on the game.  US did play their asses off.  NZ is just too good.  Fucking pure is the only way I can think to describe it.  Every man down two people were rucking over, turning every maul, lineouts and scrums were a perfect collaboration of a team working together.  Great ball movement.  Pure.

But what Megs was trying to say (I think/hope for her sake) is that US Rugby, and its announcers (and sideline reporters) is in its infancy.  And she's right.

And when it grows up- it's going to be unstoppable.

GO EAGLES!!!

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Houston Community College's black new member of its board is this guy

Yup.  This guy.

He won by sending out flyers to the largely black community implying he was black and an endorsement from his cousin, who shares the name of a prominent black leader.

Now- this guy is a piece of shit.  Racist and anti-gay.  He can go fuck himself.

But this is pretty clever.  And unfortunately shows two things: 1) race matters to people voting, and 2) most people don't pay attention when voting to the issues.

Crazytown

First things first.  I guess Crazytown is some boy band and the images that popped up where disturbing to say the least.

But here is what caught my attention this morning:

Rep. Tom Conroy (D-Wayland) was shocked, shocked, accusing the GOP of trying to hurt “anyone trying to have human dignity and grieve for a loved one.” He continued: “Maybe someone from Massachusetts has a son or a daughter living in Pennsylvania who passes away. This amendment would prohibit that person for all intents and purposes from attending the funeral.”O’Connell replied:

“Two-point-three million dollars was spent in Florida. I don’t think all of that was to visit a sick relative.”

This is about trying to keep EBT benefits in Massachusetts.  And apparently if you are for that you are a bad person and against people getting benefits.

I know it's about the votes.  I get that.  But I know a lot of people that don't think this, or fraud, or illegal immigrants is an issue and I don't get it.  I'm all for people coming here- we are the greatest country in the world- but they should do it legally.  What is wrong for that?  How does that make me racist?

Maybe it's just where people are from and don't see it.  Maybe they don't know someone killed by an illegal immigrant with his fourth DUI like my wife does.  Or don't see it on a weekly basis.  But I am just baffled by it.

Baffled.

I wish I was as brave as these guys....

Assholes.

And I know my friends on the left will just say I hate them because of their politics.  Not true.  While I disagree with most of what they believe in politically I think they are both very smart.  Bowling for Columbine was fantastically done.

I think Bill Maher is brilliant and has one of the quickest wits of any comedian although I disagree with most of what he says.

That's why what they say about the Boston bombings is so pathetic.  Fatso believes that the police overreacted when they shut down the city to find "the boy."  I wish I was as brave as him.  Just an innocent kid- should have just let him go I guess.

And Billy boy feels that the Red Sox shouldn't have stopped at the finish line and paid tribute to the victims because only 3 died and that happens in car accidents every day.

First off dipshit it was more than three and what's the number needed to pay respect?  Five, ten, fifteen?  I'd like to see him go say that to the victims.  But of course he wont.

So these two are my heroes of the day.  I strive to be more like them in every way.

Good showing

Was happy with my team's showing yesterday.  Yes it was a loss but it was hard fought against a superior team.  Competitive and kept it close the whole way.  Can't complain about that.

In the next three to five years I think US Rugby is really going to take off.  Solid base- looking forward to see what happens in the future.

Going to rewatch the replay today again.  Good stuff.

Thoughts on Hazing

First things first.  The fact that I can't find the old Black Pack insignia online is atrocious.  I didn't look very hard but nevertheless it's very disheartening that it's not there any longer.  I always said that I wouldn't be one of those alumni that criticize the current team but seriously what the fuck. While I disagree with removing the insignia, no need to complete whitewash the past- which got you to the point you are at.  Good thing I have it tattooed.

Now to the point.

This whole Miami Dolphins hazing thing is nuts.  I fucking despise bullying.  I don't get it.  And the fact that I have to worry about it with my kids is terrible.

Richie Incognito reminds me of this big meathead in high school.  Didn't terrorize me or anything like that.  Had one incident- one thing and it has always stuck with me.  Ripped off my towel after gym and when I went to pick it up he stepped on it and wouldn't let me pick it up so I sat there naked trying to get it.  Maybe lasted five seconds and he laughed and walked away.  And for whatever reason that always stuck with me.  Since that time we've actually become friends- years later outside of high school.  Ended up hanging out one night when I was in law school and was actually a cool guy.  But still- that one incident has always stuck with me.

So I can see where a bullied player is coming from.  Just fucking terrible.  And obviously we shouldn't get too upset about a soon to be multimillionaire getting paid to play a game but it is happening everywhere.  The Somerville soccer team, just all around.  Not good.

Was at a wedding and someone asked me about rugby and compared it to a frat.  I almost puked in my mouth. Frats are fucking stupid.  Nobody likes the guy who talks about his "glory days" but we weren't a frat.  I fucking loved rugby.  Every second of it.  The game is pure.  I gave my left leg for the game and have no regrets.  Walked down to the field a lonely freshmen and left with 40 brothers after that first practice.

Now...did I pay my dues? You bet your ass I did.  But you know what- I never once did anything I didn't want to.  Never.  I had so many guys pound beers for me or give me pointers it was unreal.  I have so many fun memories from my "hazing" that I could never publish online.  And that's one of the things I cherish the most.  The night of my initiation, when I became Scrum Half Steve, was probably in my top five nights in college.  And hearing back from some of the freshmen when I was a senior they say the same and I fucking love that.  Why can't it be like that?  Get the beers, clean up the equipment but if you are asked to say knock on someone's door naked for sugar and you don't want to just say it.  And they'll get someone else to do it.  Like Scrum Half Steve.

I hope that my kids get to enjoy the camaraderie that I had and still continue to have. 

I almost lost it last Tuesday.  Was really going to snap.  But for some reason a text one of my brothers sent me got into my head and I stopped.  That text saved me from doing something very, very bad and escalating a bad situation into something worse.

That's brotherhood.  And it was achieved without making him pay for my meals or some other stupid shit.

So paying your dues- yes.  Hazing- go fuck yourself.

Creepy

So yesterday a group called my house looking for my father to talk about his care and his opinions on Obamacare.

Whether you agree with the plan or against it you have to admit that is creepy as fuck.

This group was halfway across the country.  How'd they find out about him?  What the hell are they up to?  How many people are they tracking?

Unreal.

Didn't like when I said not to call again either.  Just a weird fucking phone call.

Might be time to get out of the country.  If I hit it rich I would grab the family and just head for an island.  No worries or concerns.  God that would be the life.

But they'd probably find me there too....

Rock Bottom

It's difficult to know that you tried something and failed.  That you tried to help someone and just came up short.  No fault of your own- you can only give the people help that they are willing to accept.

So I hope this person hits Rock Bottom and it's not to hard of a fall.  Looks around and decides that there is something worth fighting for- but there's nothing I can do about that now.

Life is full of shitty decisions.  This one is mine.

Hopefully they kick out of the Rock Bottom....