Can I Be Ernest?

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Book Me!

September 22, 2020

I've been social distancing from books for too long...

Random Perspectives

Sights of Summer: A Recap

September 2, 2020

September is here...

Capturing Moments

Back From Hiatus

August 26, 2020

Out with the old, in with the new...

Random Perspectives

Jabbawockeez

August 22, 2020

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How can I be down?

Random Perspectives

The Early 2000s

July 22, 2020

This combo can only mean ONE thing...

Capturing Moments

Sights of Summer Pt. 1

July 7, 2020

Lights, Camera, Action...

Random Perspectives

Politics as Usual...

June 16, 2020

Dealing with adversity...

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Throwback Central

Wrestling Figures

May 24, 2020

Aaaah! The memories...

Capturing Moments

Quarantine Cooking 2.0

May 20, 2020

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It goes DOWN in the kitchen!

Random Perspectives

Ama-zon Grace

May 17, 2020

All in a day's work...

Capturing Moments

Quarantine Cooking

May 11, 2020

When life hands you lemons... make friggin' lemon meringue pie...

Lifestyle

Face Mask Chronicles...

May 10, 2020

I'm getting a little comfy with this social distancing stuff...

Random Perspectives

Netflix Gems

May 1, 2020

Sorry, but 'Tiger King' doesn't make the list...

Current Events

For some, 2020 has been one complete sh*t show. Don't fret... there's still eight months left! In recent weeks, the vast majority of the world has been introduced to face masks and 'social distancing' due to the current pandemic. Some are losing their everlasting minds, others are embracing the sudden change with open arms...

Current Events

Tragic Passing of Kobe & Gianna Bryant

January 28, 2020

On January 13th, 2020, I only had ONE thing in mind when posting about Kobe Bryant...

Sports

Kobe Bryant

January 13, 2020

Spearheaded by a recent interview (and an amazing highlight clip) captivating my brain over a long weekend (where I was subjected to cold meds, Kleenex tissues and hot tea), I felt like sharing a story about my one-time fixation with the man featured in the picture above...

Random Perspectives

Arby's Fish Sandwich

January 11, 2020

And I'm happier than a pig in mud...

Random Perspectives

Arrivederci 2019! Hello 2020!

January 4, 2020

I'm Baaaaaack! The picture says it all.

Current Events

Social Media Challenge for Dummies!

July 8, 2019

I'm surrounded by IDIOTS!

Random Perspectives

Award For 'Ugliest Apartment Building' Goes To...

June 23, 2019

If you're in the market for a new apartment, perhaps you should rethink this 'beauty'...

Random Perspectives

Gym No-No's...

June 13, 2019

Ladies and Gents (and I stress on Gents), the Fashion Police are watching!

Lifestyle

Cool T-shirt Ideas...

June 4, 2019

All eyes on him...

Capturing Moments

Gearing Up for Summer

May 26, 2019

It's STILL spring, people. Don't get it twisted!

Capturing Moments

Capturing Moments

April 20, 2019

Click, if you enjoy photography...

Random Perspectives

What Are Chemtrails/Contrails?

March 30, 2019

Perhaps we should start paying closer attention to the sky?

Sports

Opening Day

March 28, 2019

And I can't seem to get this stupid grin off of my face...

Lifestyle

Social Media's Downfall

March 22, 2019

Absolutely LOVE the Vegan tank top next to the KFC bucket!

Random Perspectives

So Many Questions...

March 17, 2019

I'll be starting a new segment on this blog called 'So Many Questions,' which leads me to this: COULDN'T THEY HAVE COME UP WITH A BETTER NAME FOR THIS PRODUCT?

Throwback Central

This Month in '99

March 13, 2019

Aaaah, I remember it like it was yesterday. March 1999, sitting at my desk, working at an internship down in the Wall Street section of Manhattan...

Lifestyle

Speaking it into Existence

March 12, 2019

I will eventually pull it off, you heard it here first!

Current Events

2020 Presidential Hopeful

March 10, 2019

Just when I've given up on politics, Andrew Yang comes along...

Lifestyle

One Small Step

March 7, 2019

AJ Walker answers my prayers...

Throwback Central

Classic Trading Cards

March 5, 2019

Lifestyle

Mid-Life Crisis?

March 1, 2019

Nevermind the fact that Dwyane Wade and I could be long-lost brothers, just read the blog!

Sports

Bryce Harper

March 1, 2019

The month of February turned out to be a complete disaster, capped off with the announcement that Bryce Harper has finally come to terms with a team, signing a 13-year deal worth 330 MILLION with the...

Entertainment

Oscar Snubbed Films

March 1, 2019

The 91st Academy Awards have come and gone and I couldn't be ANY happier, BUT, I failed to capitalize on the event like I'd originally planned. So without further ado, here is my personal list of movies that deserved Oscar recognition. Grab your gluten-free popcorn and laugh a little...

Random Perspectives

February Follies

February 21, 2019

It all started with Black History Month, the Superbowl and Groundhog's Day (ugh!), followed by a nagging toothache leading into my birthday weekend (lasting through the month) and finally, pitchers & catchers reporting to Spring Training. But here comes the caveat...

Lifestyle

40 is the New 40!

February 4, 2019

Spotted a few grays recently?
So what!
Do you find yourself reminiscing about being 20?
Get over it!
Is your bedtime getting earlier and earlier?
Join the club!
Has someone playfully referred to you as "old?"
Shake that person's hand and thank them!

Sports

2019 Baseball HOF Inductees

January 27, 2019

Did I mentioned a visit to Cooperstown was on my bucket list? What's that? I alluded to this in Chapter 6 of my book? Really?!

Current Events

MLK Day

January 21, 2019

Today, we pay respects to a legacy that has somewhat been tarnished almost 51 years after his death. Some would argue that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was the last great black leader, others say he was the last great leader of a generation. However you spin it, I am truly saddened at how far away we've gotten from King's potent words of wisdom...

Style

9 Fashion Essentials for Men

January 14, 2019

Fashion is a major part of our everyday lives, but you'd be surprised at the number of people (men in particular) who don't have an outfit for every occasion...

Travel

8 Desirable U.S. Destinations

January 11, 2019

January is here - the heart of winter. Some of you are set on traveling to a warm winter getaway, while the rest of us on the east coast are bracing ourselves for a single digit temperature reading in the coming weeks. As we gear up for the tomfoolery of winter, here is a nice list to keep you warm: 8 U.S. destinations to include on your bucket list. Why 8? Because I felt like it : ) Enjoy!

Random Perspectives

5 Foods You Can't Live Without

January 11, 2019

Look at that good 'ol burger!
I don't know about you, but I am salivating at the mouth. All that is missing is an order of fries (not to mention a licensed Physician and an irate PETA member). We live in a society where health and fitness have become king. The world of fatty foods and gluten products have gone the way of the dinosaurs... but not so fast! There are plenty of us who still enjoy a good burger. Here is a list of 5 foods that have me by the...

Travel

Dominican Republic

January 9, 2019

Imagery of the Dominican Republic

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Entertainment

R.I.P. 'Mean' Gene

January 4, 2019

A part of my childhood was taken away...

Lifestyle

Top 5...

January 4, 2019

As we bid farewell to 2018, here are 5 things I'd like to see obliterated in 2019 (and beyond!)...

Travel

Fresh Off Vacay...

December 25, 2018

Just a quick Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to those of you currently on the Can I Be Ernest? journey. Its been a fun ride in 2018 and I'm looking forward to seeing what the new year brings. Wishing everyone great health, prosperity, and happiness in 2019! Also, stay tuned for more foolishness from yours truly : )

Entertainment

Top 5 Holiday Films

December 20, 2018

I usually don't get caught up in holiday hype; scurrying through department stores, maxing out my credit card, standing on ridiculously long lines as if I'm anticipating an award for "Sucker (ahem! SHOPPER) of the Year." However, I do enjoy Christmas themed films and will watch the following movies in the days leading up to the big day...

Sports

Hot Stove Baseball

December 12, 2018

Plenty of topics to discuss, but as my eyes, ears and brain scoured the news, one particular story stood out: Spring Training is 70 days away! (good news for those of us who absolutely despise the cold... like me).

Sports

NFL Thuggery...

December 4, 2018

When will these guys EVER learn?

Random Perspectives

Mic Drop...

November 26, 2018

If you're here because of the recent podcast episode, allow me to introduce myself - I'm the angry guy who went on a 30 minute rant about a music genre which helped raise me. Sorry, not sorry...

Travel

Holiday Travel and Other Stuff

November 20, 2018

According to news reports, this will be the MOST TRAVELED holiday season of all-time... which leads me to wonder: WHAT IN THE WORLD MAKES 2018 SO DAMN SPECIAL?

Random Perspectives