Daily Archives: October 11, 2006

Happy 81st Birthday Elmore Leonard

I’ve only read one of his books, Cuba Libre, but I must tip my hat to him because he has influenced other writers I have read at greater length, namely Carl Hiassen and (indirectly) James Ellroy: Hiassen for the cruel humor; … Continue reading

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Week One of NHL 2006-07

It’s going to be a long season. My team was off to an awful start with the four-zip drubbing they got at the opening from Pittsburgh. Really sad. Good thing the game was in Pittsburgh, otherwise the infamous Philly crowd … Continue reading

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