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It's Only a Movie

English - Sports, Humor, Perspective
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It's Only a Movie · 12M ago

The Dating Game

Dating is like sports free agency. Like athletes, we’re players who possess unique talents and characteristics that determine our place in the dating game.  There are stars.  There are washed-up veterans.  There are mediocre contributors who drift from team to … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

Turco

“… and obviously we just need to have a total team effort for sixty minutes.” Cameras click. Reporters scratch their notepads. The moderator moves things along. Moderator: Next question for Marty Turco? I raise my hand. Moderator: Yes, Blackhawks hat … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

Top 5 Christmas gifts

Our family no longer buys Christmas presents. It’s awesome. Think about it: no lines, no traffic, no swapping soulless $25 Barnes & Noble or Best Buy gift cards. And no stress. (Try it.) Since memories of gifts are all that … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

Fight, Kathy, fight!

In case you missed it, Western Michigan University announced it will raise tuition by 3% next year in order to pay for Sangren Hall renovations.  The upshot is state legislators “promised” WMU funding for the project, so the school commenced … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

When the pen goes dry

When I started this blog, I vowed to never apologize for long stretches without content. You see it often elsewhere.  ”I’m sorry I haven’t kept this up in a while, but (insert excuse).” Mostly, it’s arrogant.  Who am I to … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

The power of silence

Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Election day. Schools, churches and community centers across America sit quietly in the early morning darkness. Inside, the lights are on.  Retirees press American flag stickers to their lapels, pour coffee into styrofoam cups, and scoot … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

Stupid Signs: All the time

Stick tap: Matt Comer.
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

Spine tingle

Just pulled the trigger on a pair of tickets for the Red Wings-Blackhawks game in Chicago on Oct. 9. Home opener. Cup banner raising. Ring presentation. 5,674 people packed into WestEnd for pre-game revelry. It’s gonna be wild. It also … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

The Grind

In my job as a freelance writer, I: Rarely set an alarm Dress comfortably Don’t answer to a boss Could, if I was irresponsible, drink beer at noon every day I’m fortunate. I’m also a little out of touch with … Continue reading →
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It's Only a Movie · 1Y ago

No, I will not rate my transaction on …

Got this email recently: “Rick Shanley, will you rate your transaction on August 24 at Amazon.com?” No, I won’t. Not because I don’t want to, but because I’m too busy answering the phone survey about the customer experience I had … Continue reading →
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