Ruben's Writings

Greetings from Seattle! I’m trying to kill a four-hour layover surrounded by annoying Seahawks fans/depressed Mariners fans, which I guess are one and the same. In a little bit, I’ll get on another plane and head somewhere a little bit colder: England! Specifically, Manchester. I’m starting my latest international excursion by spending a couple of…

As soon as I hit send on last week’s newsletter, I got a notification on my phone about the passing of legendary actor Burt Reynolds.  The 82-year-old died Thursday in his Florida home after going into cardiac arrest. Reynolds had iconic performances in a multitude of films, so much so that if you haven’t seen…

(cue theme music) I’ve paid my dues (unlike some of you)… time after time… After a long, long season… I’ve done my sentence… but committed no crime… Filled with ups and downs and plenty of injuries… And bad mistakes… I’ve made a few… And a few questionable waiver wire pickups… I’ve had my share of sand…

It’s fucking cold outside, the days are as short as they can be, and annoying music is playing on a loop. But, we’ve got some good ‘ol fashioned football to keep us all warm during the winter. Plus, you know, all of that holiday spirit and family time and presents and shit.  One more week…

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