MISTER FADED GLORY
I'm a writer and marketing pro based in KC. Welcome to the recap of life: Books, TV, ads, business, marketing, grunge music, sports, and more. Focus never has been my strong suit.
Watch for my first novel, These Monks, a comedy about friendship, frustration, and Des Moines, later this year.
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
World Cup: NOT a coffee chain.
People tend to ask Mr_FadedGlory, they say, Mister, what have you got against soccer? And my answer is: nothing. I have nothing against soccer. It’s fine. It’s tolerable. It’s a great sport. It’s especially a great sport for kids. I … Continue reading
Posted in Irony?, Sports Media
Tagged blogs, Clear Lake, cliches, football, media, self-gratification, Soccer, tongue-in-cheek, World Cup
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But is it fantastic?
Any time I’m the least bit excited for the NBA, I can’t shake NBC’s old theme music introducing the league’s showcases, playoffs, and Finals. Who else is ready to run through a brick wall?! Ah, the halcyon days of the … Continue reading
Posted in NBA
Tagged Amare Stoudemire, Boston Celtics, David Thompson, Dwight Howard, Early Entries, ESPN, Jason Whitlock, John Wallace, Jordan sycophants, Julius Erving, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Kobe/Jordan, LA Lakers, Lebron James, Michael Jordan, NBA, NBC, ncaa, Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan, Touring the Years, Tracy McGrady
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Back to work
In case you wondered, I am grumpy again today, and the root cause is totally obvious. Yesterday I wrenched my back, and threw it out. Ouch. All day today, I lied (laid?) rested supine on my couch in recuperation. Now, … Continue reading