Skip Griffin
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Baseball FireA late season/postseason haiku characterizing baseball. -
Chris Christie's Keynote Speech Rightfully Calls for Sacrifice, Answer to History's CallAn immediate reaction to Christie's keynote speech at the RNC.
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Texas Rangers Postseason Baseball: Pennant Race 2012In their 40th season, the Texas Rangers are on track to play into the postseason again. How far have they gone before, and how far will they go this time?
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Cowboys Stadium: Fan's Stadium GuideFacts and general information about the home field of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. -
2012 Little League World Series Key PointsThe 2012 Little League World Series is here. These 10 points will help those familiar with MLB adjust to the LLB rules.
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Ten Great Football Tailgating Drinks for KidsWhen you head out early to tailgate, you've got to be sure to pack some kid-pleasing drinks to keep them happy. Here's a list of 10 good ones.
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Fan's Take: What Impact Will Johnathan Gray Have on Texas Football?A brief look at the top high school rushing prospect's upcoming performance at the University of Texas.
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GamesA simple Haiku about the underside of Olympic competition.
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Ten Best Tailgate Brews: Great Beers for TailgatingWhen you head to the game early, besides choosing the right companions and the right food, the right beer is an important companion. Here are 10 superb choices, and the reasons to consider them. -
Top 10 Tailgating Foods You Can't Go Wrong with (Unless You Really Try)Concession stand food barely qualifies as food, and the prices are ridiculous. Those who tailgate on a regular basis are never caught cheering on an empty gut. Here are 10 food choices that will keep hunger off your mind during the game.Also published on: -
National Same-Sex Kiss Day a Non-Event in Hurst, TexasIn two Dallas Fort Worth area Chick-fil-A restaurants, the excitement of Same-Sex Kiss Day was underwhelming... due to a lack or PDA of any kind, what-so-ever. -
Top 25 Reasons I'm Not a Texas A&M Aggies FanNeed a reason to dislike A&M football? As A&M joins the SEC this year, here are a few reasons to dislike A&M, from an alumnus of longtime rival UT.
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Excellent VolleyThe US women's Olympic Volleyball team dominated Brazil, 3 sets to 1. There was a lot of great play, but my favorite highlight was a scrappy volley by the US team that showcased both their tenacity and decisive play.
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Affordable Health Care: More Questions than AnswersOn Thursday, June 28th, the Supreme Court of the United States of America upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Where does that leave the American taxpayers and citizens?
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College World Series Side Attractions: Five CWS Sideline EventsIsn't going to the 2012 CWS enough entertainment for anyone? There are other things to do while you're in Nebraska, if you have the spare time, that are definitely worth the effort.Also published on:
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The 2012 College World Series: 10 Things to KnowThere is a lot to keep up with, every year, for the CWS. Here are 10 things to know for the 2012 CWS.Also published on:
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Summer HeatA short poem about the oncoming summer. -
Dallas Mavericks Father's Day Gift GuideFather's Day is around the corner. Here are five great Dallas Mavericks that are sure to make any Mavs fan a very happy man. -
Texas Longhorns Father's Day Gifts: 10 Great UT Gift IdeasFather's Day gifts are not always easy to choose. If dad is a UT Longhorns fan, this list should help you find something that dad will love.Also published on:
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My Easy Peasy Weekly Workout RoutineAn easy weekly maintenance routine for staying in shape, with some options to vary up the routine. With a proper diet plan a routine like this can help keep you healthy.
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Motivational Beat: 15 Classic Songs to Run ToThis list songs from the past will keep you running, today. -
Easter in the Tiny WoodsEaster as a kid was all about adventure. Time spent with my family was a given, back then. This is my recollection of one of my best Easter adventures from a long time ago. -
Sporting GreenA St. Patty's Day limerick to make you smile. -
Same-Sex Couple Battles for CustodyTwo Florida women are engaged in a custody battle over their 8-year-old girl. The courts have found differently, based on the intent of a 19-year-old law.
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School Violence Goes Beyond GunsMonday's school violence in Ohio left 3 dead from shooting. Thursday morning, there was a stabbing at a school in Chicago that killed another student.
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When Will We See a Housing Recovery?Warren Buffett admits the housing market has not began to recover as quickly as he expected. What can we expect to happen before the market begins to recover?
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Why is Jeremy Lin's Race so Important?Jeremy Lin is getting a lot of deserved attention for his basketball performance. He's also getting a lot of unnecessary attention to what race he happens to be. Or is it just me that thinks people have no place mentioning Lin's race?
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Fleeting SunA sonnet that explores some of the puzzlement and anguish of associated with the passage of time. -
First Person: The Rechargeable American DreamIs the American Dream dead? Economies strengthen and falter. Public sentiment rises and falls like the tide. The American Dream is more than an idea, it's an ideal, and it's time has not yet passed us by.
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Winter SignIt's a short poem, I won't take away from it any further.
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After 9/11, Some Things Will Never be the SameHow have we changed since September 11, 2001? There is a sense we have returned to "normal," but there are things that will never be the same.
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History Does Not Repeat ItselfCurrent events may seem to replicate the events following the previous turn of the century.
