Over the past year or so, I had read repeatedly and been told multiple times how amazing HBO’s series The Wire is. When a friend of mine offered to loan me her Season 1 DVDs, I figured I’d see what all the fuss was about. Said friend did caution me that the show started off a bit slowly,...

I’m not afraid to toot my own horn - Valentine’s Day went particularly well in my household this year. In the absence of roses, chocolates, jewelry, or even a simple card (gasp!), I pulled it off bigger and better than ever before. V Day 2010 required more work than usual, but it was worth...

Ever come across something that harkens back to your youth?  I’m sure you have at some point.  One day, as I’m rummaging through stuff at a friend’s house, I came across this.  I saw the words “indie rock coloring book” and was immediately hooked.  Like a little kid,...

Times change.  For quite a few years, golf attire has been fairly bland for the most part.  Go to a golf tournament or your local course and the majority of what you’ll see are khaki pants paired with over-sized shirts.  Thankfully, it seems that trend is going away.  With the emergence of...

Before you send out your “10 Best Albums of 2009″ email, be advised: 1992’s Album of the Year just walked in, 17 years late. Nirvana’s Live at Reading, released Nov. 2, is Santa’s little gift to all little boys and girls…good and bad. So put on your ugliest sneakers,...

At first glace you probably weren’t sure what NSW stood for, right? Well, let me ease your curiosity. Nike Sports Wear (NSW)  is the apparel division of Nike. Yes, the think-tank over at Nike really put their heads together on naming their clothing ventures, but sometimes being simple is best...

It came as quite a surprise to the shoe-industry when basketball star Dwyane Wade, a long-time pro with Converse, signed a contract with the Air Jordan brand. The reason behind his new contract with Jordan Brand became more clear when it was recently announced that Dwyane Wade would be the first sole...

In 1936, Vitale Bramani had the idea to put rubber on the soles of his mountain boots, creating the first vulcanized rubber soles and revolutionizing the sport of mountain climbing.  Over the following seven decades, Vibram has continued to be innovative in its thinking and designing, making them the...

As seen in my March 15th post, I have been a longtime fan of Arnette sunglasses and have owned multiple pairs throughout the years! However, recently I thought that I should try to branch out and try a new sunglass company. So I hesitantly started looking for new shades in all the usual places. I began...

Michael Jordan was inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame on 9/11/09 marking yet another major achievement in the life and career of arguably the greatest basketball player to ever play the game.  This 2009 class of inductees was also one of the more illustrious in years with the likes of David Robinson,...