Author Archives: fast eddie

Jeter

Posted on July 10, 2011 by fast eddie

Derek Jeter became the first player to get  3,000 base hits as a Yankee today with the matchless class he has come to epitomize. He hit a home run. And went 5 for 5. As he so often does, he wrote the perfect … Continue reading →

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The King of King’s Road (4)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by fast eddie

(continued from The King of King’s Road (3)) The coins began to accumulate as people stopped to watch the homeless man and his Rubik’s cube. By the early afternoon, the coffee can was half-filled with mostly 1p, 2p, 5p, and 10p coins. The … Continue reading →

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Fishin’

Posted on July 8, 2011 by fast eddie

One of my favorite summer activities is fishing. The refreshing sea air. The sun glistening off the water. The struggle with a catch and anticipation to see its size. Fresh sashimi for lunch. A grilled fish dinner that night. One of my great memories … Continue reading →

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The UPS Man

Posted on July 7, 2011 by fast eddie

Our UPS man is named Dave. We are on a first name basis. I see him almost every day. More than almost anyone I know. I am thinking of inviting him for Thanksgiving this year. Our Fed Ex man is … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Spotting

Posted on July 6, 2011 by fast eddie

Justin Bieber was in Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton this weekend. I didn’t see him. I am not very good at celebrity spotting, which is a major summer activity in the Hamptons. My family is always embarassed when I turn around at the table in … Continue reading →

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