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Kiner’s Kudos

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Frank Murphy

It’s been a joy to read articles about Ralph Kiner, who died Thursday. He was one-third of the New York Mets broadcast team that I loved watching as a kid. The other two announcers were Bob Murphy and Lindsey Nelson, … Continue reading →

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Above Parfait

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Frank Murphy

“BBQ Pitmasters” seems to be on every time I flip past a new cable channel called Destination America. I can relate to the cooking competition on that show much more easily than any of the gourmet cooking shows my wife … Continue reading →

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Men in a Certain Age

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Frank Murphy

“Men in Black III” includes scenes about two of the greatest events in my lifetime. It so happens that both occurred in 1969. The Amazin’ Mets won the World Series and astronauts from Apollo 11 were the first humans to … Continue reading →

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Peanuts and Cracker Jack

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Frank Murphy

The Christmas gifts that my friend Bean and I exchanged had a childhood flair to them. I sent him peanut butter and jelly from Blackberry Farm, the world-class resort in Walland, Tennessee. Coincidentally, our mutual friend Jimmy Kimmel received a … Continue reading →

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Seven, Eleven

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Frank Murphy

St. Louis loves the Cardinals the way Knoxville loves the Vols. I was similarly wowed by an area’s devotion to a team when I first moved to the Washington suburbs and saw the love for the Redskins. During my most … Continue reading →

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‘Stard Spreading the News

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Frank Murphy

If Barry Levenson was a Mets fan, the National Mustard Museum might not exist today. One of my all-time favorite moments in sports was when the Mets won the 1986 World Series. Fortunately for mustard fans, Levenson loves the Red … Continue reading →

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States of Mind – Part 9

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Frank Murphy

For the past ten years I have been making an effort to visit all 50 states. As my personal quest nears its completion, I decided to write down recollections of the 46 I’ve seen so far, listed roughly in chronological … Continue reading →

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States of Mind – Part 4

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Frank Murphy

For the past ten years I have been making an effort to visit all 50 states. As my personal quest nears its completion, I decided to write down recollections of the 46 I’ve seen so far, listed roughly in chronological … Continue reading →

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What a Way to Make a Living

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Frank Murphy

There was plenty of scoring at Nationals Park yesterday as the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals, 9 to 5. I was glad to see the Mets win, especially since my family and I drove late into the night … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Kiddies, Bring Your Wife

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Frank Murphy

“When we’re ready to get married, Mr. Met is going to be at the wedding,” she said. I was dumbfounded. Mr. Met does weddings? Apparently so. Thankfully, I am likely to be on the guest list whenever the special day … Continue reading →

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