Hot Cash From the King of Spice

Trinkets and Baubles December is here again. With the holiday season in full swing, my family is also celebrating my in-laws’ 40th anniversary and my nephew’s birthday early in the month. That’s also the precursor to the 29th, where my sister, daughter, close friend Vince (the one who first called me Big Time), and MatthewContinue reading “Hot Cash From the King of Spice”

Hot Cash From the King of Spice

Light It Up I’m writing this on a made-up commercial holiday. Black Friday is every cliché about the American way of life, compressed into a 24-hour window the day after we’re supposed to reflect on all that we are thankful for. We are encouraged, if not urged, to spend our hard-earned and overtaxed dollars onContinue reading “Hot Cash From the King of Spice”

Clash of the Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Full of Gratitude I met Scott Simpson on Twitter in the Spring of 2020. When we were invited to the same Sleeper dynasty league, I’m sure he knew pretty early on that I wasn’t going to let up on the trash talk. We have shared some amazing conversations and DFS victories. My “internet friend” isContinue reading “Clash of the Mashed Potatoes and Gravy”

Hot Cash From the King of Spice

Totally Hooked Addiction runs in my family. Self-discipline does not. The preferred crutch has been alcohol, for the most part. I have been able to steer clear from letting booze control my life the way it did with my grandfather and father for most of their adult lives. I’m a nail biter. I drink wayContinue reading “Hot Cash From the King of Spice”

Hot Cash From the King of Spice

Thank a Hero I recently saw a graphic that made my eyes bulge. Since declaring independence in 1776, the United States of America has been involved in some sort of war for 229 of the 244 years (as of 2020). With war comes the need for servicemembers. Walking among us today are millions of menContinue reading “Hot Cash From the King of Spice”