UNIVERSITY PARK – Michelle and Kevin Coppola, Penn State graduates who live in Elkridge, Md., are the proud owners of a pair of Joe Paterno’s iconic eyeglasses. The Coppolas bid $9,000 for the thick-lensed glasses during Penn State Public Broadcasting’s 18th annual Connoisseur’s Dinner and Auction Saturday at the Nittany Lion Inn. Given that those… Read More a steal.
When we came back into town the Sunday after Snowmageddeon, we noticed ski and snowboard tracks down the side of the hill near Target on Mount Nebo Road. I remember feeling a little envious, thinking that would have been an excellent opportunity for a midnight out-of-bounds run. I wasn’t the only one with that idea.… Read More my heroes.
I don’t know if we’re done with the snow or not, but Friday seemed like a good shot at starting to put it behind us. Today felt like one of those perfect, late-winter days in Colorado — sunny and warm, perfect for having a cold beer on a deck outside. It helps that we have… Read More thaw.
I’m about as not Catholic as you can get, but I’ve always been fascinated with the process of giving stuff up for Lent. I’ve done it before, albeit half-heartedly; this year, I have one that I think could make some difference. Goodbye, vending machines in the office cafeteria. We don’t keep snacks at home. And… Read More machine cuisine.
I can’t be sure, but I have a suspicion that this: has a lot to do with this: Crap.
I’ve done this here once before, but after a fun Twitter discussion tonight, I thought we”d try again. We’ve been talking about our first concerts. Some of us have some cringe-worthy choices (although many of us can blame those on parents) and some got to see some great stuff the first time they saw a… Read More first time, again.
Uncle Crappy 