Archive for April, 2006

On The Court And On Fire

Playing basketball today, I was on fire. What does being “on fire” actually mean? (…)

Ibuprofen and Basketball

I will turn 40 this year. That combined with the fact that I am not in the best physical condition has made it imperative that I use Ibuprofen before playing my regular basketball game. (…)

Give Me The Paper NY Times

I couldn’t disagree with Jack Shafer of Slate any more about the redesign of the New York Times Web site. (…)

Serious Basketball

My preparation to play basketball begins the night before the thrice weekly game when I pack my gear: shorts, shirt, socks, towel, jock. (…)

The 12 Noon Crew

About a year ago, a regular member of the pick-up basketball game that I play died after a long battle with cancer. Carlos E. (…)

Graceful Feet

Not any clutz can play basketball well. You need a certain grace to move about the court without stepping on the toes of your teammates or defenders. (…)

They Don’t Got Baseball

In honor of the first day of the season of being alive (baseball season!), here are some inspiring song lyrics from Dan Bern, a folk-rock singer who often writes about baseball (and who also has the snappy song “Tiger Woods”). (…)