Ask any high school kid who has spent time talking careers with his guidance counselor, and they’ll feed you the same line: “Do what you love.” Riiiight. Unfortunately, playing video games and eating Taco Bell does not pay the rent,…
Backyard-Hockey.com Turns One!
It was one year ago today that I set up this website on the backyard-hockey.com domain and transferred what little content I had already written onto this new space. I had no idea what this site would become, or what…
The Union Leader Responds
This is a follow-up to yesterday’s post, where I accused New Hampshire’s Union Leader newspaper of plagiarism. First, a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has reached out in the last day or so, either by commenting on the story,…
Consider Me Flattered
1/5/11 Update: The Union Leader has responded to my accusations. Please see their “clarification” here. Before I go too far with this post, let me state the obvious: I love hockey, I love outdoor hockey, and I love when the…
Calling All Writers, Non-Writers, and Beer Tent Heroes!
With pond hockey season approaching fast, millions of memories are poised to be made. Goals will be scored, tournaments will be won, kegs will be emptied, and stories will be shouted from Anchorage to Plaster Rock. Sadly, I can’t be there…
