PA Waterfront full of contrast

July 30, 2009

THE AFTERNOON SUN baked Hollywood Beach on one of the hottest days of the year. Children played in the water before the watchful eyes of their parents. Sun bathers stretched out across towels, soaking up rays. Bikers dripped with sweat zipped along the nearby Waterfront Trail. The summer heat had arrived, big-time.

My list for that jolly old fellow

December 24, 2009

A LECHEROUS MAN once said, “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Well, Santa, my heart has almost always been set on the wide world of sports. A fresh pair of socks — strangely, one of your recent favorites — only last so long. A triple overtime thriller? Well, that’s unforgettable.