Category Archives: Legend

Valentine Globalization

February 14, 2017 – 7:17 am

Valentine’s Day has become a global holiday, although few people know the exact origins of why hearts are sent to loved ones. The tradition has been mainly attributed to a Roman priest Valentine who performed Christian marriages against the wishes of the Roman Emperor. According to Wikipedia Emperor Claudius took a liking to this prisoner […]

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The Arthur Of Light

December 15, 2016 – 12:24 pm

Arthur Weinstein was a master of light. His gift transformed empty space into cathedrals of color. His miracles are entrenched in my memories of Hurrah, the Jefferson, Continental, and Milk Bar. Today is his birthday and anyone who was his friend will know how to celebrate his joyous life. Long live Arthur Weinstein.

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Before Big Papi

July 11, 2016 – 7:50 pm

Before he was Big Papi, he played for the Appleton Rattlers in the A League. Under the name David Arias. Twenty years ago. The Seattle Mariners went on a barnstorming tour of the minors. Their game in Appleton was rained out, but the Mariners’ catcher suggested a home run derby to make up the cancellation […]

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The Greatest Ever

June 6, 2016 – 12:02 pm

Muhammad Ali has been long considered the Greatest. “I am the Greatest,” the heavyweight fighter shouted at many bouts. My choice for the Greatest has always been Andre the Giant. He was able to pick up the Boston Bruins Bobby Orr and Carol Vadnais without breaking a sweat. No one even close to the Greatest. […]

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Muhammad Walking New York

June 5, 2016 – 4:44 pm

Back in 1978 I was walking down 5th Avenue around the 70s. On a summer afternoon. A large crowd was approaching from downtown. Hundreds of people. Traffic was stopped dead. A tangible electricity emanated from that direction and several seconds later I saw why. Muhammad Ali. I stopped in my tracks and Ali crossed the […]

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