I know I’ve talked about this subject in these comics before (well, maybe not so much talked about, more like ranted and raved about), especially during these last job searching years, but it’s true. Networking does not work. The reason[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As soon as I read of this open position, all I could think was how cool it would be to work in the offices of a Major League Baseball team, especially a team that I’m a fan of. My friend[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wow, I can’t really believe that it’s only been one week. Just seven days ago, I drove by this house, after seeing and reading about it online, for the first time. Now, just seven days later, I’m walking through it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you’re a multiple sports fan of any kind it’s a rare day that you can enjoy stories of each team. Especially a day in April when baseball & hockey’s being played but football isn’t. This day was additionally special[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yeah, it’s been another lousy season for the Pirates this year. Another losing season and no playoffs again this year. 38 years now since their last championship. *Sigh* Well, at least i still have the Pens Cup win to revel[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When you own a lot of sports team licensed clothing, it’s easy to forget how much of a walking billboard for those teams that you can be, until you actually see yourself wearing them. Also, since all three of Pittsburgh’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Pirates home opener in the afternoon and the Penguins winding down the season in the evening. Gotta love this time of the year, when two of my favorite sports and sports teams overlap and I can watch a game[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I realize that following sports teams, in the big picture of life, doesn’t mean a damn thing. The rational side of me knows that if “my team” loses or wins won’t effect my life one bit. Rationally I know that.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Not hearing back from Victory Brewing sooner, especially after I’d sent them the hand made thank you cards, told me that I wouldn’t be considered for the position I’d interviewed for, earlier this month. Getting the “thanks, but no thanks” e-mail today just[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Being a sports fan can be harrowing. I know, intellectually, that “my” team losing should have no effect on my life. But damn if it doesn’t shatter my mood. I’ve stated elsewhere that I’m a huge fan of history. Since watching[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…