Category Archives: general observations

The Solheim Cup Ended Up Being Great Now Let’s Change It

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

The 2015 Solheim Cup was, at times, exciting, excruciating, interesting and full of drama. In the end the U S team managed to leave Germany victorious but let’s not forget that the event was a Caroline Masson par putt away … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Would Tweet If I Was Still On Twitter… Volume Three

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

Aside from a few bank accounts nothing got better when Scott Van Pelt left SVP & Russillo for a midnight Sportscenter gig Why am I listening to commercials on Sirius XM radio shows that air exclusively on Sirius XM Radio? … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Would Tweet If I Was Still On Twitter… Volume Two

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

If Green is a color for both Oregon and the NY Jets why isn’t it part of either uniform Even though GB&I won the Walker Cup I wouldn’t change a thing about the competition I’m rooting for Roger Federer The … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Would Tweet If I Was Still On Twitter… Volume One

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

Julian Edelman seems like a punk I like most of the voices on Golf Channel’s coverage of the Evian Championship Why don’t tennis stats guys simply remove the word “unforced” from the errors column Is there anybody not happy that … Continue reading →

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It Was Just Better Back Then

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

I awakened this morning pensive, dare I say even a little melancholy. Not because the Giants lost to the Dodgers in 14 innings last night (though that didn’t help) but more because I realize with each passing minute, hour, day, … Continue reading →

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Stick A Fork In Him, He’s Done

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

One of the greatest professional golfers of his, or for that matter any, generation will never win on a PGA TOUR sanctioned event again. “Join the chorus”, you yell, “way to go out on a limb,” you cry, “people have … Continue reading →

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If You Love The SF Giants Then You Hate The LA Dodgers (and vice versa)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

The Los Angeles Dodgers travelled 383 miles North this week to take on the San Francisco Giants and add another page to, what I believe is, the best rivalry in team sports. I know that worldwide you’ll argue Australia’s Wallabies … Continue reading →

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A Sail Through Paradise Part Four

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

If this is a return visit, you know this trip started on St. Thomas where we boarded a catamaran and set out for St. John and then Tortola. The journey included me, my wife, mother and father-in-law and my wife’s … Continue reading →

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A Sail Through Paradise Part Three

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

Overnight the wind had gone from blasting to merely blowing which meant we could unfurl the mainsail, let out the jib, and spend the morning of our next day on the water, riding the breeze, under sail. The next destination … Continue reading →

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A Sail Through Paradise Part Two

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

After dinner, drinks and a good night’s sleep we woke early and visited the coffee shop/breakfast spot near the dock. I savored the last triple espresso, vanilla, breve latte I would have for a week. It was delicious. Back on … Continue reading →

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