American Idol Season 8
May 21, 2009 – 12:03 pm | Comments

Kris Allen/Adam Lambert

Just some random thoughts about the Season 8 finale last night.
First, I am not an avid fan (not like DeeDee, my fiancee).  I am a casual observer who prefers to watch the Orlando …

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Featured Videos

Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. Videos bring that phrase to a different level.

Food

I like food. Am I a “foodie”? I would say no, but I like to cook and I especially like me some good BBQ. After all, I am a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

Reviews

Sharing my opinion is one of my favorite things to do. Am I knowledgeable? No, but I am opinionated.

Sports

Between coaching, playing, viewing, and thinking about sports, it is a wonder I have time to work.

Travel

Generally, I am a homebody, but, occasionally I like to see outside my little corner of the world.

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March Madness Has Arrived
March 16, 2009 – 3:40 pm | Comments

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March Madness
March Madness
Hey Gang,
I hope that you have been watching college basketball because I fully intend to win the DrewGriffin.com March Madness Contest.
While it has been my honor to host these tournaments for the last ten years, I fully intend to come away with the prize this year (if there was a prize, I would).
Regardless, I hope you will do your best to spread the word and send more people to participate in our little tourney.

Enjoy the games. Current Standings.

Smoke Barbeque & Grill Review
January 27, 2009 – 2:02 pm | Comments
Smoke Barbeque & Grill Review

Several years ago, there was a auto detail show on the corner of South Boulevard and Platt Street.  Most importantly, Mr. Klean served some REALLY good barbecue.  I remember getting pulled pork or ribs with …

Movie Recommendation: Outsourced
January 22, 2009 – 3:46 pm | Comments
Movie Recommendation: Outsourced

Like many, I have a Netflix subscription.  The great thing about Netflix is I don’t spend money on purchasing DVDs (many of which I cannot watch past the first twenty minutes).
Anyho’, a friend recommended the …

Spartaco Trattoria Italiana Review
January 20, 2009 – 4:34 pm | Comments
Spartaco Trattoria Italiana Review

Chicken Marsala
Last night, I had dinner at Spartaco Trattoria Italiana in South Tampa. DeeDee and I went about 6pm on a Wednesday, not your busiest time or day of the week. Still, I expected there …

August Rush
November 25, 2008 – 1:06 pm | Comments
August Rush

August Rush
I enjoyed watching the movie, August Rush, recently. I am not sure about what “so-called” experts liked or disliked about this movie, but I was incredibly impressed with the music. Fantastic!
I used …

TECO Franchise Public Hearing
November 3, 2008 – 8:04 am | Comments

Tampa City Council has scheduled a Special Public Hearing on Thursday, November 6th, at 6:30pm to discuss the TECO Franchise Agreement for the City.
I am considering attending if time permits. I agree with Linda …