Philadelphia 5, NYFC 1 Soccer shouldn’t be played in baseball stadiums. It should be played in stadiums designed for the sport. The sightlines at this game were poor and the seating was weird as some people were right on top of the action and others were too far away. They did close the upper deck…
Let me take you through this monumental epic, which manages to feel both impossibly vast and deeply personal at the same time. The story begins with Lawrence’s death in a motorcycle accident (ironically, after surviving all his desert adventures), before rewinding to show us the eccentric British Army lieutenant in Cairo, where his insubordinate attitude…
Shchi is a traditional Russian cabbage soup that has been a cornerstone of Russian cuisine for over a thousand years. The basic version combines fresh or fermented cabbage with meat broth (typically beef), root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, onions, and aromatic herbs. In leaner times or during Orthodox fasting periods, a meatless version called…
Braves 4, Mets 0 The Mets were on a five game winning streak and looking great. Then I rolled into town and brough my bad sports luck with me, Goodbye 5 game win streak hellooo losing streak! I had went with some Mets fans to the game as they were celebrating the 25th anniversary of…
Ever had that friend who tells you to “just chill” while you’re having a meltdown? Mark Manson is that friend, except he’s actually making sense – most of the time. His counterintuitive self-help book has sold millions of copies, proving that people really do give a fuck about not giving a fuck. Manson’s central premise…
Tampa Bay Rays 9, Yankees 1 Let me start by pointing out I’m a huge Yankees fan. I’ve been one since I was a kid and I always try to go to a few games each year even after I moved pretty far from the stadium. I managed to get to three Yankees game this…
In 1931 West Dallas, Bonnie Parker finds Clyde Barrow attempting to steal her mother’s car. Rather than being alarmed, she’s intrigued by his dangerous edge. When Clyde reveals his prison time and shows off his gun (subtlety isn’t his strong suit), Bonnie is captivated. He seals the deal by robbing a store just to impress…
Nets 115, Pacers 111 I remember when the Nets were in Jersey – they were kind of a second class team for most of my childhood memory but I always kinda rooted for them as one of the two Jersey teams (them and the Devils) and they had a few good years that were exciting…
In Buenos Aires, pizza isn’t just food – it’s a cultural institution that rivals the city’s famed steakhouses. Born from the massive Italian immigration wave of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Argentine pizza evolved into something distinctly its own, reflecting both its Italian roots and the abundance of its new home. The defining…
Jollof rice is a beloved West African dish consisting of rice cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and a complex blend of spices. The rice absorbs the sauce as it cooks, taking on a distinctive orange-red color and intense flavor. The dish typically includes garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder, and sometimes Scotch…