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No More Of This “Chicago Winter” Nonsense
When I first moved to Chicago, everyone was telling me wait, “Wait until you experience a Chicago winter,” as if it was the best piece of evidence for natural selection. I told people I’m from Northeast Ohio and grew up with dreaded lake effect snow. Didn’t matter. I hadn’t experienced a Chicago winter, so... »
How I Owned Megabus
Previously, I wrote about a particular Megabus adventure to Minneapolis involving a certain bus driver who called himself “Mr.Quincy.” Almost immediately after posting, another story was brewing. Now that I have returned from a FREE January trip to Minneapolis, I shall update the masses on my Megabus excursion. Soon after I posted the Mr. Quincy... »
Lost in a Northeast Ohio Holiday
All of you die-hard Mildly Relevant Thoughts readers (or folks who got here by Googling “Christmas Drinking Games”) have probably been wondering where the Hell I have been. Heck, it’s been like a week since I wrote anything original. Well I’ll tell you where I’ve been. Beautiful Northeast Ohio! Thus far I’ve caught up with a... »
9 Days Apart From Courtney
If only the picture were true. Courtney departed for New Jersey this morning, starting an un-Godly nine days apart for the world’s most adorable couple (suck it). While this might be routine for some couples and frankly welcome by others, this blows for us. We’re gross and spend pretty much every free moment of every... »
Cleveland For The Holidays
‘Tis official! Not only will I be back in my favorite area (Northeast Ohio), but I will also be there for New Years Eve, accompanied by my fan-freaking-tastic ladyfriend, the lovely and most wise (points, Points, POINTS!) Courtney Karamanol. Now that you have us, what should we do to bring in the New Year? Leave your... »
Rock Hall Annex Closes, Clevelanders Relieved
It was recently reported that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City will close, citing a piss-poor economy keeping people from visiting. Many in Cleveland have pointed to the Annex as proof that New York City had been trying to drive the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame out... »
Dear ESPN, I Hate You! Love, Cleveland Sports Fan
A video to ESPN made over the summer when ESPN decided to remind Cleveland fans about their misery… See more at Throw!Kick!Punch! »
Cleveland Browns Interview With Rob Ryan
I’ve always thought Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, looked like the scariest dude alive, so I made a video about it. »
Cleveland Fans Are The Best Damn Fans In The Land…
…Even when the Browns are redefining futility. »
Chicagoans Should Care About The Chicago Fire
Over the weekend, the Chicago Fire of the growing American professional soccer league, Major League soccer, took on Real Salt Lake for the Eastern Conference crown and a chance to take on the LA Galaxy for the MLS Cup. Although obnoxious and overly optimistic, Chicagoans are, for the most part, great sports fans. Their... »