Here's to Calm Skies

When I was a kid, my grandpa taught me how to play horseshoes. It's the simplest of games, but amazingly addictive. This pic was taken last year in Rhode Island, where I'm headed today to wait out Irene. Here's to hoping that we all make it out safe and sound.

(Too Late to) Rally Fries

It's baseball season and my team is so far out of competition that it no longer matters. In those cases, you just have to sit back and enjoy the benefits of an evening at the park. In my case, I go for the garlic fries.