Monthly Archives: May 2011

Golf Lessons

Posted on May 31, 2011 by fast eddie

I played golf with my parents today. The familiar routine of this activity provides a certain timeless comfort, akin to eating meatloaf and mashed potatoes or watching I Love Lucy reruns. My father always shows up an hour early with … Continue reading →

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Boca Raton Restaurants

Posted on May 30, 2011 by fast eddie

Here are some of my favorite restaurants in Boca Raton (with a heavy Italian-Jewish bias): Flakowitz Bagel Inn, 1999 N. Federal Hwy: Huge breakfast portions, free marble cake, service for masochists; Toojay’s, Polo Shops, Regency Court or Glades Plaza: New … Continue reading →

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Taking My Talents to South Beach (NBA Finals)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by fast eddie

As a newly-minted part-time south Florida resident, I have decided to take my rooting talents to South Beach and jump on the Miami Heat bandwagon. I will not be announcing this on a nationwide prime-time television special. I’m just posting … Continue reading →

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Champions League Final Prelude

Posted on May 28, 2011 by fast eddie

One of the greatest sporting events I ever attended was the 1999 Champions League Final at Camp Nou in Barcelona in which Manchester United faced a very strong Bayern Munich team. That Bayern Munich side featured some of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Early Bird Specials

Posted on May 27, 2011 by fast eddie

I ate dinner at 5:30pm today. No, not afternoon tea. Dinner! Yes, I am in Florida, the land of early bird specials. Three courses for $9.95 if you eat before 6pm. Choice of fruit cup or tomato soup, plus roasted … Continue reading →

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