A friendly bloggers’ wager on the gridiron

The day has arrived for the third in a series of BloggyVille wagers regarding the success of the sports teams that Beth of I Didn’t Have My Glasses On and I. Just as a refresher, and not to rub it in at all, I won the season series wager between my Triple A Syracuse Chiefs…

Trust

September Sundays end today, so it’s our good fortune to again publish Paul Curran’s weekly Cuppa column. Usual host Willow of willowdot21 has been leaving our Canadian friend’s way with words to us here, direct from Canada. On you go, Paul. Trust me, friends, this is a good one … If We Were Having Coffee…

Virgin Territory — the Beginning

Our special string of September Sundays of cuppas with Paul Curran continues as Willow of willowdot21 makes the most of her break from hosting his weekly guest post at her place on the other side of the big pond. Take it away, my loquacious Canadian friend. If We Were Having Coffee Coffee Break at the…

Time to get rolling at the Blog of Funny Names

With bowling leagues starting the ball rolling for the new season this past week, I thought an investigation into the alleys of the sport’s past was a good place to start for my monthly contribution this time around at BoFN. Yes, I’m among the throng who got back to the lanes last week. A card-carrying…

Scandalous and a New Leather Jacket

We’re fortunate enough again this Sunday to host the weekly Cuppa column from my Canadian friend Paul Curran while usual host Willow takes a bit of a break at her place across the pond at willowdot21. As usual, Paul entertains and educates with his words and ways. Take it away, Paul. If We Were Having…

Asking for Help – Please Share and Help Me Find My Sister

Of course I’d like to help Jason find his sister at last. The digital world is capable of much. You never know which link in the chain will finally find the right eye. Good luck, OM. — Mark Source: Asking for Help – Please Share and Help Me Find My Sister

Sam watches the world go by on Sept. 9

Sam sits on the stoop, cup of coffee warming her hands, aroma stirring her senses, thoughts bombarding her brain. Another Sept. 9 in my beloved city. Happy Birthday to Me! Made it again. Would you look at those people scurrying here and there! The coming of Autumn may be robbing us of our daylight, but…

Cool Nights

My good BloggyWorld friend Paul Curran is moving his weekly Sunday Cuppa column here through September as our his regular host Willowdot21 takes a break over on the other side of the big pond. Take it away, good sir. If We Were Having Coffee Cool Nights Your Barista – Paul Welcome to Willow’s weekly coffee…

At the Blog of Funny Names, there’s a Festivus …

How often do the worlds of the New York Mets and Jerry Seinfeld collide? More than you’d think. The funny guy grew up on Long Island, a couple towns and a few years from me. He, too, has remained an avid Mets rooter. Remember first baseman Keith Hernandez showing up on Jerry’s sitcom on a…

Three-Day Quote Challenge: Harry Bosch

Knock-knock, said Susanne Valenti’s post. Who’s there, I replied. Why, it’s the Three-Day Quote Challenge … Or something like that. You can find the new blogger in the WordPress universe here. Orange you glad you nominated me, Susanne? In my second time through the quote game, I decided to go with words uttered in novels…