Our second President, John Adams, stated that our Independence Day ..” ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” And, obviously, Americans take the President’s wishes to heart; with the emphasis being on illuminations. Make no mistake, the largest fireworks displays usually take place during July 4th … [Read more...]
Bobby Valentine’s Day Massacre Sinks Red Sox
Red Sox: From Leading to Losing In the sixth inning on a perfect April afternoon, the Red Sox held a 9-0 lead on their rival, the New York Yankees. The lead was mere minutes away from crumbling, much as the Red Sox's 2011 season had done just a few shorts months ago. After sending 27 batters to the plate in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, the Yankees had surmised 15 unanswered runs and now led 15-9. That score … [Read more...]
