Look, I Did a Vote

Let me start by pointing out that the title of this entry is a lie—Pennsylvania does not allow for early voting, so I have not in fact done a vote yet. But come Tuesday I will do a vote. So while Pennsylvania also doesn’t mandate that employers give you time off...

IASIP Review: Being Frank

  I know what you’re thinking, and no, unfortunately season 12 episode six “Being Frank” does not explain the Russian hats that Frank and Charlie were wearing throughout episode five. Now that I’ve likely lost about 2/3rds of my readers with that last...

What it Means to be an All-Star

It’s not far off to think that most every kid in this great nation at some point during childhood dreams of playing professional sports. I say “most” every because there are children that prefer crafting or throwing rocks at school buses, but those kids...

Pete Rose As “Charlie Hustler”

About a week ago, Pete Rose was finally recognized by the baseball elite who enshrined him in the hall of fame. Granted, it was not the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. No, he won’t be getting into that one anytime soon unless he pays the $15...

IASIP Review: “The Gang Hits the Slopes”

No one wants to stand by idly as one of their favorite shows “jumps the shark,” so to speak. Watching a show run its course and continue to churn out painfully forced episodes for a paycheck can tarnish the reputation of an otherwise solid program. “The Office” jumped...

I’m Back, Baby

Hello again friends, loyal readers, George Bush and the guy who reads stuff to George Bush. It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted anything here and it’s about time I got back on track. As of today, it has been three months and a day since...

Looking Towards the Future of the Phillies

For three glorious weeks, the Philadelphia Phillies were the best team in baseball. But as Isaac Newton may or may not have actually said, “what goes up, must come down.” Since starting the second half 16-5, the Phillies have come way, way down. The second-half...