Congratulations to the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs! Their first World Series win since 1908 — an 8-7, 10-inning victory I haven’t been a baseball fan since fellow Oklahoman Mickey Mantle played for the Yankees. But even I understood the historical significance of this World Series and I decided to cheer for the Cubs since … Continue reading Congratulations, Cubs!!
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated Friday night during the playing of the national anthem. He’s done so at other pre-season NFL games, but apparently this was the first time anyone noticed. And the resulting public outrage continues unabated. After the game Kaepernick said: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a … Continue reading I may not agree with what you say …
Thinking of driving up Pikes Peak (14,115 ft.) this summer? Wondering what it will look like? This is a sneak peek, as seen by Romain Dumas in his winning run last Sunday at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (No slouch, this man. He had won the 24 Hours at Le Mans just the week before.) … Continue reading Just another drive up Pikes Peak — at 80 mph
(Note: When this cartoon was first published, only 3 games of the 7-game series had been played, with Golden State leading 2-1. Cleveland went down 3-1 before roaring back to win the championship, 4 games to 3.) Continue reading AP declares Golden State the winner
It’s been a year since I thought about the Bad Lip Reading videos. But then, it is Super Bowl season again. Guess I shouldn’t be surprised. The BLR folks are getting really good at this: Of course, it would have been more fun with Russell Wilson in it. Go Hawks! Previously on Pied Type: Lip … Continue reading Lip Reading the NFL: ‘I love my gopher’
