The Grandstander
Monday, June 8, 2026
Revisiting "The Great Gatsby"
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In my younger and more vulnerable years, like when I was in high school, I, like every other high school student in America, read F. Scott F...
Saturday, June 6, 2026
My Most Ambitious LEGO Project Ever
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There it is! The FIFA World Cup as designed by the good folks at LEGO. While I don't consider myself a LEGO Hobbyist, I have dabbled a ...
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Finals Week Begins
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The National Basketball Association's Finals and the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Championship Series begin tonight. The NB...
To Absent Friends - Joe Negri
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Jazz guitar virtuoso Joe Negri died over this past weekend. He was ten days shy off his 100th birthday. When I say "jazz guitar virt...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Shirt Pocket Notes - Pittsburgh Pirates Edition
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Some quick hit thoughts on the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates, a topic upon which The Grandstander has been unusually silent thus far this season. ...
Monday, May 25, 2026
Shirt Pocket Notes - Memorial Day and NBA Edition
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Let's kick off this edition of The Grandstander with this picture that I took at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France when we visit...
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Four Movies
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I have watched four movies over the last week and want to share some thoughts on them with you. Two are older movies, and two are brand new...
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