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Gold

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46 years to the day the United States Miracle on Ice played out as the underdog American team beat the mighty Russians. The USA hadn’t won gold since. Until yesterday morning. I wanted to watch the game that was to start at 8 a.m., and my roommates, Miller and Oliver made sure that I was up in plenty of time. My cat and dog don’t understand the concept of the weekend. They will make sure that I’m not late for work, that’s for sure. The cat is extremely annoying as he will get right in my face and yell at me. So, I was up, and the first USA goal sent a chill up my spine as it was a great play. Now, of course the game wasn’t quite the same as 1980. Every player on both teams is an NHL player. Not quite the underdog story, but man, it was a great first period. In the second, Canada took over, and tied the score and would’ve taken about a 5 goal lead had the goalie not been a brick wall. I had a sinking feeling that it wasn’t going to work it out. 46 years of it not working out brings doub...
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Baseball is Back!

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I got the notification that the Yankees game was about to start. The second spring training game of the year, and the first where some of the regulars were in the lineup. I wanted to watch Aaron Judge’s first couple of ABs just to see the big guy. He flew out to center his first time up, and then homered in both of his next two at-bats. The Bronx Bombers hit a half dozen and put 20 runs on the board. It means nothing, of course, but it was great to see the sunshine and hear the crack of the bat. Real games don’t start for another month, but I do know that the Yankees will be good again. In a day and age where teams tank and lose in an effort to get ahead, the Yankees have finished each season with a winning record since 1993. I hear people saying: “They haven’t won a title since ‘09 “ True enough… …but in the 33 years where they’ve been in the running every year, they have won five titles, and I have a great memory. So, I’ll take it! The people busting on me about the lack of titles si...
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“What Was it Like?”

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I visited the hotel that I’ve always stayed at in Syracuse. I was second in line so the young girl at the counter went through the closing talk about breakfast and where the ice machines and vending machines were located. When I stepped up in line I mentioned that she didn’t have to tell me all about the place as I’d been staying there since about 1992. “Oh my God!” She exclaimed. “I wasn’t even born yet. What was it like?” I turned and looked at the lobby. “It was just like this,” I said. But I had obviously blown her mind. “I can’t believe you’ve been coming here since way back then,” she said. “Before I was born. That’s crazy to me!” I laughed. “There was a lot going on as we waited for you to arrive,” I said. She laughed. “But like all the bricks and stuff were here? Just like this?” I was a little confused by her reaction. Did she think that we lived in bamboo huts way back in the 90’s? “It’s been updated a few times,” I said. “But yes, it looked just like it does now.” She ran my...
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Down Goes Andrew

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The fact that ex-Prince Andrew was the first of what I hope are many dominoes to fall. He was all over the files, of course, but he’s mentioned about 75% less than the President of this freaking country. If they can arrest a Prince they can arrest a President. There are so many countries who are now reading the files and they aren’t redacted. Information is leaking out about 4 accusations of rape of a child… …the accusations were deemed credible and specifically mention one huge, orange guy. The file was yanked by the DOJ. So, don’t expect an arrest here. There are a lot of people blocking attempts at justice. What will happen? The people of Iran should be very afraid as bombs may be dropped there in an effort to change the discussion. The discussion won’t be changed. France, Poland, Europe, and many other nations are all over this. Bill Gates pulled out of his keynote address in India. Gates is also all over the files. Lutnick is shuffling, bobbing and weaving. Won’t help. And I’ve th...
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A Cold Rain

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Getting there. February is an absolute garbage month. Football ended. March Madness obviously doesn’t start until March. Baseball season (which is when life actually begins) doesn’t get going until the last week in March, and let’s face it, the weather stinks. Hearing rumors of a winter storm coming, but again, it will most likely miss Buffalo. In fact, it was 40 degrees all week. But a cold rain fell all day yesterday, making everything an icy and muddy mess. Which makes it hard to get enthusiastic about what one is doing. I had a long drive yesterday, and for the first time in about a year I put on a news channel. I listened for two hours. You know how much time was devoted to the Epstein files? If you guessed 3 minutes, you got it! Why is this not being discussed and reported on? Never mind, I know why. But I heard the dumbest thing ever in the MAGA echo chamber. There’s a growing consensus in the cult that Springsteen is a pedophile because he once sang; “Hey little girl is your Da...
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Other News

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Jesse Jackson passed away. Jackson was all over the place since the late 80’s, running for president a couple of times. He was polarizing to some, but he was about civil rights, so I was all for his messaging. Springsteen announced a spring tour, and he made no bones about what his message will be. Contrary to what people think, Bruce does not preach from the stage. He does it through his music. I’m sure we will hear, ‘Primised Land’, ‘American Land’, ‘Streets of Minneapolis’, ‘Land of Hopes & Dreams’ and ‘Born in the USA’. Bruce has been spreading his message for decades. The same message will be in full display and will be shared with Americans who believe in the constitution. Buffalo is not in the tour list, but Pittsburgh and Cleveland are. I will be attending! Ollie had to take a day. Weirdest thing ever. He didn’t want to catch the ball yesterday. We made our trips to Ollie Stadium but he caught 20, and quit. He never quits! Everyone needs a day now and again. As for the Epst...
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Robert Duvall

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Of course, I admired Robert Duvall as an actor - he was so great in so many roles. “I love the smell of Napalm in the morning.” The Godfather. The Great Santini. Yet, the role that got me was “The Apostle”. Not sure that was his most watched movie, but I remember watching that one and thinking: “Man, that was one of the best jobs of acting I’ve ever seen.” Now, he was 95 years old, and he deserves accolades and a lot of tributes… …but the people who post: “What a horrible loss!” He was 95! He wasn’t acting anymore. “I’m shocked at the loss of Robert Duvall!” Really? Shocked? He was great, though… …and his performances will certainly live on. Watch “The Apostle” if you haven’t. It was a masterpiece.
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