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You Get Old
Last September, I read a short piece entitled, "You Get Old." I found it so relatable and so inspiring that after reading it I emailed the author, Pat Jordan... (Continue reading)
What team does he play for?
Written on 24 Feb, 2010 at 8:52 in Blake the Mega | viewed times | 3 Comments
“What team does he play for,” asked the well groomed man to his friend? 2/24/10 – That was the question indirectly posed to me this past Saturday while attending a dinner party and no, I wasn’t offended, like I’d assume of... (Continue reading)
Potent Potables: Fastest Bartender Contest The FishMarket
February 23rd, 2010 – If you didn’t get the press release or pay attention to the news (this was all over CNN), Food for Thought reached a partnership agreement to be the official blog of the Fastest Bartender Contest. For... (Continue reading)
Are the Wizards better off without Caron Butler & Antawn Jamison?
2/22/10 – Neglecting the statistics and notwithstanding the absence of star power and leadership, the Wizards are a better team without two of the supposed big three. The proof is in their play. The new group of young guys already... (Continue reading)
The Grill from Ipanema: Fully-Vested
Located conveniently at the corner of Belmont and Columbia road, The Grill from Ipanema [1858 Columbia Road, Washington, DC 20009] has a certain grip on my psyche. It’s the quintessential neighborhood restaurant situated between two titans of industry: the DC Dry Cleaners and the... (Continue reading)
‘10 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Working Group)
Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 8:17 in Blake the Mega, Commentary, Television | viewed times | 1 Comment
Everyone loves dogs. If you don't love dogs navigate from this site immediately.... (Continue reading)
Christina Hendricks: A Paradigm Shift in Beauty
Thin isn't "in", anymore. Thin isn't synonymous with good-health. Good-health is synonymous with keeping your blood pressure down, eating right, and exercising for unmarred cardiac health whether you're overweight by the flawed body mass index or not.... (Continue reading)
Heinz Revamps the Ketchup Packet
Written on 6 Feb, 2010 at 11:17 in Blake the Mega | viewed times | 0 Comments
I’m not adept at politics anymore. Truth be told I haven’t been for a while and I’ve just now pinpointed why. Because it’s a sport. Politicians are only concerned with reelection and not what’s good for the country. What I can do... (Continue reading)
Chipotle Existentialism
"Funny the way it is if you think about it, someone is going hungry and someone else is eating out."... (Continue reading)
The Washington Capitals keep the sport of boxing alive
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 at 20:22 in Blake the Mega, D.C. Sports, The Capitals | viewed times | 2 Comments
I don’t love hockey but it’s easy to be a fan of the Washington Capitals not only because they win but because they’re exciting. Having the element of excitement in your hometown hockey team cannot be understated in the realm... (Continue reading)
Joe Bugel’s Retirement Press Conference
Rich Tandler of CSNWashington.com sums up Bugs better than I ever could: “Come on, you hogs, let’s go.” A legend was born. But the moniker that Bugel accidentally gave to the Redskins’ offensive line never would have stuck if they had not performed.... (Continue reading)
2009 FFT Awards (Part II): Blake the Megalomaniac’s Picks
You'll agree with each and every choice or you're a moron.... (Continue reading)
Five Quick Things My First Year in Washington D.C. Taught Me
Washington D.C. is the most endearing city of lived in thus far.... (Continue reading)
All Men Cheat: The Tiger Woods Story
Uber-rich, Uber-testosterone laden, Uber-privileged men cheat. Like normal men who cheat, these guys think they won’t get caught and like normal men they always do. No woman wants to be your sidechick forever. In defense of today’s athlete, the limelight and... (Continue reading)
About Womanizing
For women, in terms of syntax, what is the gender equivalent to calling a man a womanizer or a misogynist? All the names I can think of don’t pinpoint the type of systematic abuse of the opposite gender that the two words... (Continue reading)