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A real memory shaker: my “Ready Player One” book review

Have you ever read a book that left you thinking more about your own tangential reactions to it, rather than the book itself? That was my experience with Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Now make no mistake, this isn’t a complaint about the book, which is a remarkably interactive exercise in nostalgia. Competitors race to complete a quest […]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: autobiographyLast updated: June 7, 2016

Are you mad at the NHL? Do something about it, then

It’s been a rough summer for the NHL, with multiple players associated with incidents of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Twitter has been ablaze with outrage from all corners over these incidents, and how the NHL and its teams are handling these situations. So what? In the rush to craft the wittiest snipe or most […]

Filed Under: Personal Stuff Tagged With: chicago blackhawks, los angeles kings, Nashville Predators, NHLLast updated: September 23, 2015

Business Travel Tips: The 3 Items You Must Take With You

In my role as an ERP consultant I spend time on the road just about every week, and while the work is terrifically rewarding, all that travel can get to be a grind. It’s well worth a small investment in a few gadgets which can make all the difference in your travel experience. Here are […]

Filed Under: Business Travel Last updated: September 21, 2015

“Blood Feud”: Revisiting Hockey’s Greatest Rivalry

Adrian Dater’s “Blood Feud” chronicles what was one of the greatest rivalries in all of professional sports, that between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche from the mid-90’s through the early 2000’s. As someone who grew up a Red Wings fan, following their trevails from the “Dead Wings” era of the early 80’s through […]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: colorado avalanche, detroit red wings, NHLLast updated: September 11, 2015

Farewell, Saruman

I’m sad to see the news today that Christopher Lee has passed away at the age of 93. As a kid I loved the Hammer Horror films he made (often with Peter Cushing), which were a staple of Saturday afternoon TV, but it was an even bigger thrill to see him cast in the role […]

Filed Under: Personal Stuff Last updated: June 11, 2015

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