I have played basketball from the streets of New York City to the playgrounds of Berkeley and the athletic clubs of Sacramento. I was a longtime copy editor and writer at The Sacramento Bee.
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In the strident, contentious world of sports commentary, the death of Joe Paterno on Sunday has evoked a remarkable display of tolerance. The gist is this: Paterno was a man of great accomplishments but he had weaknesses like any human being, … Continue reading →
Why would 25 private parking operators be eager to take over Sacramento’s downtown parking garages and meters? That’s how many have notified the city they are considering applying to manage the city’s facilities in exchange for paying hundreds of millions … Continue reading →
Ducks find a quiet spot along the river. I took in the melancholy mystery nature this week while fishing for the elusive steelhead trout. The rocky shoreline at Sailor Bar on the lower American River was dotted with the skeletal … Continue reading →
“Let the voters get their say about ‘strong mayor.’” I read that headline over the lead editorial in today’s Sacramento Bee and laughed. Actually, it was more a snort of derision, which is my defensive reaction to the craziness of … Continue reading →
Trying to figure out God’s will is no easy business, as I recall from my Catholic school days. There’s no straight line. When I played for Our Lady of Lourdes grammar school, I used to make the sign of the … Continue reading →
Basketball is a competitive meritocracy. You learn the unwritten rules early. You don’t play on the big court until you can hold your own with the big boys. You don’t mess up the level of the game. You practice on … Continue reading →
One educational benefit of growing up in New York City is that you get some street smarts. You get exposed to con men and hustlers at an early age. I was 12 when a sharpie at Coney Island turned my … Continue reading →
“Our news reporters will continue to be watchdogs on arena plans, particularly as decisions are made about public money.” I was relieved to read those words from Bee executive editor Joyce Terhaar in Sunday’s Forum section. I thought perhaps the … Continue reading →
Now that the DeMarcus Cousins has racked up a notch on his belt, and the Kings’ management has decided to let the inmates run the asylum, you’d be crazy to feel optimistic about the team’s future. When you have a … Continue reading →
When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, I tell myself I’m self-disciplined. I watch what I eat and exercise a lot. Let’s hear it for free will. But others prefer to say I’m either superhuman or a … Continue reading →
