In the Mind of the Sunday Morning Warrior
As dawn glimmers on the horizon, I am a man on a mission. Today is war. As I begin preparation, there is affirmation in ritual. It will all be borne out by things only man can appreciate. As I lace up...
View ArticleIt’s Not Too Late to Witness Gold!
All you procrastinators out there may still be in luck if you are hoping to go to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. There are still bargains to be found for Vancouver...
View ArticleweBEgirls Congratulates New Orleans & Their Saints!
For an American team that came back with along with their city…the Super Bowl Saints certainly came “marching in” today! We have a feeling Bourbon Street is rockin’ tonight.
View ArticleNicolas Mahut – Epic Tennis Match
If you’ve never heard of Nicolas Mahut, let me fill you in…. Nicolas Mahut (France) played in the longest tennis match in history against John Isner (USA) at the 2010 Wimbledon Championship tournament...
View ArticleFed Has Jumped the Shark
There’s a phrase in entertainment “jumping the shark” which refers to a peak or chapter coming to an end. In my opinion Roger Federer has jumped the shark. This phrase was coined oddly enough by a...
View ArticleReflections of a Tomboy
One of the best compliments I have ever received came from one of my oldest friends, Hawkins. He turned to me one day, out of left field, and said, “Christa, you’re complicated.” “If you think I’m...
View ArticleNew Year. New Decade. New Friends?
Back in June 2008, as a producer at CNN, I interviewed a 77-year-old woman named Barbara Hillary. She is a cancer survivor and the first African-American woman to reach the North Pole at the age of 75....
View ArticleGretchen Bleiler is No X Games Snow Bunny
In its 10th Year and bigger than ever, the Winter X Games returns to Aspen January 27-30th. More than 125 athletes will be competing in Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling, and tops on the list is...
View ArticleChicago FBI Aids Search for Guess What…
A Missing Hockey Puck! Hey Chicago criminal element, time to get busy because unless you stole a puck, FBI eyes are focused elsewhere. Now first let me preface this by saying I am a huge hockey fan,...
View ArticleSuperbowl Light
You know we’ve come a long way baby with American Football when French Master Chef, Eric Ripert of La Bernadin in NYC, is suggesting what to cook for Superbowl Sunday. Hint: it ain’t nachos, chili and...
View ArticleI Went Snowboarding
I have always been a quasi-tomboy, skateboarding my way through adolescence while attempting things other girls my age couldn’t conceive of. The first time I tried to pop a wheelie on my bike, I fell...
View ArticleThe Best Rated Hiking Shoes
When it comes to hiking – shoe comfort, support and performance are key. According to Backpacker magazine, these are the top shoes in each light catagory that have been field tested on all terrains....
View ArticleGuy Files: Not a Fantasy Team
Football is back. Ladies might not be aware of it, but men certainly are. There are four kinds of porn for men: food, booze, sports and well…actual porn. Right now, the men in your life are in the...
View ArticleIndyCar Driver’s Death Hits Home
When you see the footage and hear the concerns of the drivers before the race all you can think is “What the f!” Having worked at NASCAR for four years, I can’t think about the death of 33-year-old...
View ArticleIt’s Just a Game
The Penn State Jerry Sandusky scandal has been all over the news. One of the things I couldn’t help but notice in the TV coverage of this story is everyone insisting this scandal was not about...
View ArticleEven NASCAR Drivers Get Sexually Harassed
And Nothing Comes of It – Typical If you don’t know who Danica Patrick is, she’s the face of GoDaddy, Tissot Watches, and the most winning woman in a sport dominated by men…car racing. And “winner” is...
View ArticleConfessions of a Long Distance Runner
At the end of my freshmen year of high school, I was left feeling a little lost. My school has a sports requirement, and I knew I needed to pick a fall sport for the upcoming year. I had played on...
View ArticleFREE GIVEAWAY: NFL Crock-Pot® Cook & Carry™ Slow Cookers
Football season, beer and food go hand in hand, and what better way to throw a party or tailgate than to toss out the stress and slow cook those favorite recipes. Don’t have a Crock-Pot® slow cooker?...
View ArticleThe Guy Files: Superbowl Edition
Sunday is the Super Bowl. Women make up 44% of the fan base, but what if you’re one of the 56% of women who aren’t fans? You’re probably going to get dragged to a Super Bowl party, and you won’t know...
View ArticleOne Month to Sochi Winter Olympics
2014 marks the first time the Russian Federation will host the Winter Olympics, and not since 1980 have they hosted any Olympics at all. As we look to see which athletes will make the US Teams, we also...
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