A pickle is used as decoration on the Christmas tree seems odd at first, but it is an old German tradition. When decorating the Christmas tree, it is traditional to hang the pickle last, hidden among the branches. The first … Continue reading →

Why do I even bother continuing posting my results?  Urghh.  This week I was 8/16, which puts me 119/192 or 62%, one point lower than last week. Packers at Cowboys – Correct Chargers at Chiefs – Correct Falcons at Rams … Continue reading →

Late one spring afternoon last year, a mystery man sat in the back of a creative-writing seminar at Stanford. Evidently a student, he was much older than anyone else in the room. He was wearing a black blazer and white … Continue reading →