To tweet or not to tweet?  That is the question.  When is enough, enough?  When do your repeated responses to ”status updates” and “what are you doing?” inquiries get out of hand? 

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The sun shines over Baltimore on a beautiful Sunday afternoon as I drink a giant, cartoon sized cup of Cherry Coke.  I nearly choke on my drink after bursting out in laughter.  I cackle loudly.  A bunch of birds fly away in fear.  One may have hit a window.  I’m not sure.  I’m laughing at President Obama’s critics. 

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As President Obama’s stimulus package kicks in and Maryland begins stimulating its roads and bridges with hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs,  allow me to remind you that you will be paying for the projects with more than just your tax dollars.  You’ll be paying with your time.

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First,  a round of applause for the Coast Guard Officer who rescued the 5 year old girl from a burning car this week in Glen Burnie. I couldn’t have done it.  In fact, I wouldn’t have done it.  

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**The next time I hear a news anchor preface an economic story with “In these tough economic times…”,  I’m going to smash a window

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Let me be first to say that I’m sick of Chesley Sully Sullenberger,  the US Airways pilot who heroically landed a plane on the Hudson River.  I get it—he’s a hero.  He epitomizes the word.  His heroism has been hailed but the hailing must stop.  It’s enough. 

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Poor Michael Phelps.  He says he’s not sure if he’ll swim in 2012.  All this public scrutiny is making him reconsider his future.  As you know,  Phelps was photographed with his face firmly planted on a bong and things have been quite crazy for him ever since.  Paparrazi have followed him, etc. etc.   Pass me a tissue , I’m getting misty eyed.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hand me a beer,  I’m a man!  I’ve never been into sports and am not embarassed to say that I don’t know how to play football.  Despite all of that,  the big game was an inspiration.  Read the rest of this entry »

“I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment.  I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.”  - Michael Phelps

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A British newspaper has published a photo of what it says is Michael Phelps allegedly sucking from a bong.  Read the rest of this entry »