MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Lebron, no longer vs. the World
From The Big Lead, I clipped and pasted evidence of the conventional wisdom surrounding one of Lebron James’ oft-discussed landing possibilities: The Chicago Bulls. Why would LeBron go to a franchise where he has no chance of being the best … Continue reading
Happiness
On hot days, the sun peeks through the basement window, shining a crack of light on the far wall, right above the TV. Maybe it’s a somber reminder the heat isn’t going away, that it’s oppressive outside, and you can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Melancholy
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Tool – setlist, Kansas City, Mo, Sprint Center, June 25
Tool setlist in Kansas City, Mo. last night. They rocked the Sprint Center. Third Eye Jambi Stinkfist Vicarious Eon Blue Apocalypse The Patient Intolerance Schism 46 and 2 (close) (encore break) Lateralus Aenema Obviously, it was a great show. Featured … Continue reading
Next World Cupdate
I swear Tony Kornheiser reads this blog. OK, he doesn’t. But he would appreciate our stance on soccer fans. He would – it mirrors his; not by imitation, just by coincidence. If he read, he’d likely chortle, yet wonder how … Continue reading
Daft Draft Thoughts
If you followed my pithy comments on Twitter last night about the draft, you know where I stand. How was it so dull? Am I getting too old for the Draft? Or are the prospects too young? Since it’s all … Continue reading
Posted in Basketball, NBA
Tagged Andy Rautins, Billy Celuck, Chris Bosh, Cole Aldrich, Dwyane Wade, flat-rimmed hats, Gordon Hayward, Jeff Van Gundy, John Calipari, Jonny Flynn, Jordan Crawford, Kentucky, Lebron James, NBA Draft, Opiate, setlists, Stuart Scott, Syracuse, Tool, Twitter, Wes Johnson
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Annual Mr. Faded Glory NBA Daft
The NBA and the Draft each has weathered sea changes since halcyon years of past. You know it, I know it, and along with the NCAA, the league still bears out the ramifications of massive early entries, beginning with the … Continue reading
The World Cupdate. (Has no one thought of that?) Brilliance.
Seriously, someone else has to have thought of that? Cup-date?! Believe it or not, I’m enjoying the World Cup. That’s right, I am. Oh, sure, I’m in the middle of Kansas, and people here are obsessed with the nouveau-Big 12. … Continue reading
Imperial Bedrooms
Remember this? Bret Easton Ellis’ latest meta, er, reimagination, er, sequel. (Stops. Drums fingers.) Ellis’ latest novel recalling his seminal 1980s works is out now. Imperial Bedrooms, predictably, is greeted with tepid reviews. Surely, however, if you’re a fan of … Continue reading
Bits N’ Pieces
Well, come on. Another week is totally in the books, and I can’t be everywhere, people. What’d I miss? Facebooklution I often wonder about the evolution of Facebook – which made $800 million last year, by the way – but … Continue reading
Posted in Column Gimmicks, Film
Tagged Bullet points, Catio, Cats, college, Crappy Summer Movies, Facebook, Franklin the Cat, Inventions, Movies, New York Times, Pixar the great, Sophie, vocations, WaPo, Web
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Father’s Day
(Ed. note: This post was written more than a month ago. Couldn’t publish it till I was ready.) It is May 5, 2010. Yesterday I called my parents’ home, as I’ve done weekly since I moved away from home: Clear … Continue reading
Gaining on Michael? The latest in my Kobe crusade.
As you’re aware, I rooted for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night; which is a stunning personal reversal for me. In 32 years, I’ve never rooted for the Lakers in a final. Until last night. Although, to be fair, … Continue reading
Starbucks vs. McDonald’s: The Untold Battle
Slate’s business blog, The Big Money, has a post today comparing two behemoth corporations and their two “rival” Free WiFi networks. This is no doubt prompted by Starbucks’ recent decision to launch Free WiFi in all stores this fall The … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Business, War on Slate
Tagged Advertising, Brand Strategy, Coffee, Marketing for Dummies, McDonalds, Pompous Stereotypes, Slate, Soccer, Starbucks, The Big Money, Wifi, World Cup
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Sabermetric, Writer, Hypocrite.
Yesterday ESPN senior baseball blogger Rob Neyer used his Twitter feed to point out his condescending response to an aspiring blogger’s letter. I confess I didn’t pay much attention at the time, just rolling my eyes. But I’ve taken a … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Sports Media
Tagged Baseball, Bert Blyleven, Bloggers, Clever titles, ESPN.com, Irony?, Rob Neyer, Saber, Saber War, SweetSpot, The Big Lead, Tim Raines, Twitter
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Oh, so it is a Dirty Black Summer!
I found out last week my wife shares a birthday, June 23, with notable goth-metal-whatever legend Glenn Danzig. I also found out Glenn Danzig released his ninth studio album last week, which is unbelievable, ridiculous, and, well, totally awesome. Not … Continue reading →