Archive for March, 2009
The BCS: Should Congress Get Involved?
This time of year everyone is a college basketball fan. From college hoops junkies to the office worker indifferent to sports, filling out The Bracket forces fans and “fans” to follow the NCAA basketball tournament with an almost maniacal intensity for three weekends every March. College football, however, as popular as it is, does not have the same [...]
Eye on Monday: Earth Hour
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, close to one billion people in nearly 4000 cities across more than 80 countries came together for an event called Earth Hour. From the tiny Chatham Islands of New Zealand to the Palace of Westminster in London to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the symbolic gesture of switching off lights for one hour, beginning [...]
The Seven People in the World Not on Facebook
Facebook. They’re coming after you. Your neighbors. Your children. Everyone. They are systematically taking over the universe. It was only a matter of time before they reached Earth. Can you hear me screaming? It’s a quiet scream. A private scream. It’s a cry for help. My life has turned into one of those horror movies [...]
Eye on Monday: Cannon Beach, Oregon
I went to Oregon for the first time about 30 years ago. Although I wouldn’t return for another 14 years, it left an indelible impression on me. Have you ever gone somewhere and got the distinct sense it was speaking to you? As if it reached out, tapped you on the shoulder and said “hey, you and me – [...]
Nikos Got a Gig!
After arriving in Wisconsin several months ago, Nikos’ green card finally came through. And I’m happy to report he got his first voiceover gig! It’s a radio ad for a small Minneapolis jewelry store owned by Russian transplant and all-around good guy, Boris Valnekoff. Nikos was the Sales Star of the Month for both January and February and [...]
Bison Fever! North Dakota State Marches to Minneapolis!
Bison Nation is coming to Minneapolis to play a little basketball. Basketball? They don’t play basketball in North Dakota. Do they? The Bison have been to Minneapolis before. They were here to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers in football for both the 2006 and 2007 seasons. That last game, on October 20, 2007, worked out pretty [...]
Eye on Monday: Late Night Dining…My Way
When it comes to what I like to call Late Night Dining, I’m referring to restaurants (or stands) many would call a “dive.” But one man’s dive is another man’s 5-star eatery. With that in mind, I give you my three favorite places in the United States that fall into the category of 5-star slices of simple, [...]
The Madness of March: Women on Fire!
It’s March, which means it’s time for March Madness. College Basketball. The NCAA Tourney. The Big Dance. So let me get right to it: Gentlemen, do not start your engines. Do not, under any circumstances, get into a tourney pool with your wife or girlfriend. You do it every year, and every year sends you one [...]
Eye on Monday: Chicago
This is post #100 for Blog Harbor which makes this something of an occasion to commemorate. And I can think of no better way to do so then by highlighting my beloved hometown of Chicago. I began this blog with a simple premise: Writing about people, places, things and events that passionately and/or humorously moved [...]
Snow Event 2009: Panic in Minneapolis
It was February 26, 2009. In the language and psyche of Minnesota, this was to be . . . The Day. Snowmageddon. Snow Emergency. The End is Upon Us. You betcha, we’re in trouble. The lines at the stores were insane. People buying all the eggs, butter, milk and bread they could fit into their baskets. Cross country [...]
Eye on Monday: Finger Puppet Theater
Blog Harbor was given a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Gabriel Finger Puppet Theater. They’re currently in rehearsals for the world premiere production of Le Vol de la Princesse. Notice the minimalist set design in stark contrast to the elaborate costumes. This is the signature style of director and legendary performer Caleigh Gabriel. Le Vol de la Princesse
