Little Grins for Small Jobs
No handyman he, but the author tries to somehow be of some value around the home. Instant gratification projects are a favorite, but not to a fault. Have some fun and maybe see some parallels.
Make a List, Check It Twice, Create Some Smiles
Danny ticks off many small pleasures that can brighten up the days that have become sometimes challenging, sometimes mundane, and encourages reminding yourself that you no doubt have a long list too.
The Vagaries of the Ace
The hole-in-one is a treasured golf achievement, unique enough
to be celebrated, but attainable by all levels of player. A look at the
feat itself, and a few personal tales as well.
A Little Ditty Celebrating The Word at the Center of Sports, and More
The NFL draft and football’s embrace of it's love of the entire word football is a jumping off point for a little fun with….well, words.
Five Years Past Radiation and Recovery, Sharing a Battle With Us All
I don’t have coronavirus, and hopefully I will be able to continue to say that, but it was exactly five years ago at this time that I was starting a months long journey to normalcy. A time span that seems likely for all of us as we need to band together to move past this treacherous time.
No Shock Who Made it Work As Rugged Conference Openers Roll Out
The three local power conferences hoops squads began conference play scoring 59, 60, and 61 points. Kansas turned their sixty into an ugly win, Kansas State and Missouri were left with more questions than answers.
The Last Few Days Illuminate the Vagaries of Fandom
Every fan base, to varying degrees, has to treasure the great moments, since
the crushing ones are far more common.
Thrilling October Baseball Seem Like a Distant Friend
The Chiefs emergence as a real Super Bowl contender is a timely elixer for
local baseball fans far removed from playoff excitement.
Despite a Title, Fans Never Warmed to David Glass and Look For Change
The apparent move to John Sherman as the principal owner of the Royals has
fans excited, for reasons complicated but understandable.
The NFL is King, and Training Camp Mania Shows It
The mundane is celebrated, the trivial is cheered, and why the hell not.
Now a Decade in the Past, Chiefs Training Camp in Wisconsin Was Unique
The Chiefs could train in Siberia now and fans would care because Patrick Mahomes is
around, but they really showed their fandom in heading to the tiny college town.
The Latest Mood on Tyreek Hill Is Far Too Positive
New information gives context that many are spinning in a fashion
that is vastly too sunny.
Motivations Hard to Read Among a Mountain of Notions
The tortuous grind of the Tyreek Hill saga sparks emotions and
opinions that are all over the map.
The Fun Has Never Really Stopped
Event after event, and small moment after small moment, has been the hallmark of a
great excursion to Europe that now is close to an end.
The Myriad Delights Roll on in France
From soup to soccer, and golf to Van Gogh, fun abounds European Style.
The Hits Just Keep on Coming as the Journey Goes On
Fine food, exotic art, and a comic soccer re-creation adds up to big fun.
You Are Along for the Beautiful European Ride
From Lionel Messi to Gaudi to Tapas to Octopus to Crazy Motorcyclists to
grand beauty, Barcelona proves a new delight!
Travel Memories Set the Stage for Another Trip
Danny’s tales of travel past are visited as he heads out
for a European Vacation.
Seven Riveting Games Put the Attention on the Court, Not In It
Amidst a year of scandal, the actual NCAA Tournament games were the thing, at least
for nine glorious days.
The Path From the Bullpen to the Mound Rocky Again
Last year’s Royals bullpen was a disaster. This year it has gotten even
worse early on.