And by Brush I Mean Vaguely Nearby I could not care less about famous people. To me, they are just people. Heck, in some circles I’m considered famous. And that’s just ridiculous. I think autograph seekers beyond the age of 7 are idiots. What are you going to do with that scribble? Did you take a moment to try … [Read more...]
Rohan Freeman
Rohan Freeman A True Pioneer May 2013 I read a lot of magazines (and newspapers and online stuff and you get the point). And I actually read the UCONN Alumni magazine thing we all get. Not only that, I like to peruse the little blurbs in the back wherein they publish a bunch of little alumni accomplishments. … [Read more...]
Connecticut Conversations
You Talkin' To Me? Yeah, You Talkin' To Me I've had this idea for a few years. Leverage whatever connections or capital I've built up through CTMQ in order to meet some of my fellow Nutmeggers who interest me. That's it. Simple enough. Of course, these are the people that interest me and not necessarily you … [Read more...]
CT People
People are people so why should it be, You and I should get along so awfully... Oh 1984 Depeche Mode, you're so full of despair. Of course, that song (which is pretty terrible) is all about man's inhumanity to man - which, as we all remember, was the theme of every high school essay we ever had to write. I … [Read more...]
Brush With Fame: Jim Calhoun
Jim Calhoun announced his retirement two days ago. 1:22 PM, I tweeted that I have a Calhoun story 1:23 PM, Rep-Am sportswriter Ed Daigneault tells me to write it down. I just did. 2:22 PM, I publish it for your enjoyment August 1990 I toured UConn’s Storrs campus in the late summer before my senior year of … [Read more...]