But they got a guaranteed vote on health care in December!

So we're one year closer to Bryce Harper going into the Hall of Fame with this as his plaque. As Jerry Seinfeld would say, that's a shame.

No Coke. Qualcomm.

RIP Davey Johnson, the first of my bobblehead collection to die.

Am I right?

Also, they now care how fast the pitchers throw ball four.

Police State.

A lame fireworks display for my birthday? Oh Donald. You shouldn't have. No, really. You shouldn't have.

Many questions on all these papabile. But for Pizzaballa, just one. Does he deliver?

12 years ago today I was laid off. I decided to see how long I could go on my savings and 401(k). I'm still going, thank God, stronger than ever. A big highlight has been Culinaria Cooking School, where I had the privilege of assisting Chefs Stephen and Pete until they recently had to close.

Unfortunately, Melania's hat prevented him from achieving #13.

When I was first in Ireland in 1987, I ordered lasagna in a cafe. I was asked 'Chips or mash?' I don't know why it has taken me over 30 years to realize the genius in that serving suggestion.

Apparently posting pizza photos is a thing on this new fangled platform. I've already been doing it on the Book of Face for years. Here's one of them. I have no clue what's on it, but like all my pies it was 100% house made.

The Ghost of Christmas Past. Two years ago.

Took the train down to Durham NC for Thanksgiving at my sister's house. Also got in a tune with Larre Reeves, who I've known for over 30 years but haven't met in person for maybe 20.

John Dryer's no. 1 (slip jig) & John Dryer's no.2 (slide)