Browsing the blog archives for June, 2010
“Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments The intervals are the tough things.” ~ Robert Frost Today your correspondent found himself ensconced in the 4th to the last row of the upper deck at Yankee Stadium to see a rematch of last year’s World Series – Yankees and Phillies. I don’t want to […]
Speaking today at length about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, President Obama compared it to 9/11 and said that “it will shape how we think for years.” “This oil spill, the fault of the previous administration’s environmental policies, will sear the American consciousness. It will effect how we think about oil, it […]
“I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball I want someone else to go chase it” ~ Rogers Hornsby Saturday found your humble blogger at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees played game two of a three game series against the Houston (pronounced “How-ston” in New York) Astros. A heavy air hung over […]
In part three of my continuing series that I have dedicated to my readers on how to improve their lives, I move onto the subject of responsible parenthood. As many parents know, at some point your child will ask to play catch with you. Do not immediately grab your glove. This may be a trap. […]
Speaking to reporters today, the Creature from the Black Lagoon confirmed rumors that he has been contacted by BP in its continuing efforts to plug the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. “Yeah, they contacted me. I’m glad to help. I live on this planet too” the Creature said. “I have experience in deep […]
Hello to citizens of the United States of America! Much fun awaits you in the wonderful tropical paradise of Somalia. Why waste your money going to Europe? Somalia is cheap for the Americans. And prices will not cost you arm and leg. Maybe head. But we joke with the Americans. Fly to Somalia cheap. […]
Recently I was privileged to sit down and have an exclusive chat with legendary White House reporter Helen Thomas. Ms. Thomas was gracious enough to answer all my questions and I thank her for taking time out from her busy schedule. MI: Thank you Ms. Thomas for agreeing to this interview. How did you get […]
Stung by criticism that it is out of date and fast becoming irrelevant to young Muslims, Al Qaeda has announced a major restructuring. “It’s time we modernized” said Al Qaeda second in command, Ayman Al-Zawahari. “Accordingly, all fighters for Allah will be issued two camels, two young boys and two turbans.” Also, in accordance with […]
Often I get asked by my many fans, “Manhattan Infidel, what is a typical day like for you?” Okay, so technically it’s not my fans who are asking me this. It is the police. But in the spirit of openness I would like to share with my readers what a typical day is like for […]
Al and Tipper Gore have announced that their 40-year marriage will be ending. “After a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate” they wrote in a statement released to the press. Friends and relatives were shocked by the announcement as they saw no trouble in the relationship. However, Mr. Gore has […]