Writing the Pine

Fist Pump Fridays: Farewell Fist Pump?

Tonight appears to be the final episode of the Jersey Shore.  And for that I am sad.  Let’s have a moment of silence please. … MTV, why did you air double episodes last week and a new episode on New Year’s Eve?  I could have savored the show just a bit longer.  HOW DARE YOU. You can however [...]

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Weekend Sports Musings

Lance Armstrong stayed in the top-3 this weekend at the Tour de France despite challenges from his opponents and teammate, Alberto Contador, the 2007 Tour de France winner.  It’s been an impressive run up to this point, especially since he’s had a four-year hiatus from the sport spent mostly running topless with Matthew McConaughey. [...]

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