Reboot

Hey all. I've decided to get back into blogging. While I'm PAINFULLY aware that this never lasts (See my LiveJournal, or my last blog), there's something comforting about having somewhere to say things. Even if nobody's listening. Plus, you don't get the odd looks from people that you'd get if you were ACTUALLY talking to nobody (though Bluetooths (Blueteeth?) have changed this; you can't just assume someone is crazy because they appear to be talking to themselves).

That said, here's a quick intro:

Who Are You: I'm Brad. After growing up in Brooklyn, NY, 4 years of college in Chicago, and 3 of law school in DC, I'm working as an attorney and living in Virginia with my very tolerant girlfriend of almost five years, our cat Machiavelli (Ellie for short), and our dog Callie (named either after Sara Ramirez' character on Greys Anatomy or Rangers captain Ryan Callahan, depending on who you ask).

What's With The Name: In the early 2000s, the Rangers had a goalie named Dan Blackburn. He was supposed to be the wave of the future, but succumbed to a nerve injury in his shoulder. He came back and played at the 2012 Alumni Game, using two blockers (or waffleboards) instead of a blocker and a glove. This was a little unorthodox, but effective, and what better model for a new blog...

Why Should I Read This: I'm a die-hard and long-suffering sports fan, mostly because I went the Mets/Jets/Rangers route, rather than Yankees/Giants/Devils. If there is a major sport out there, I likely have some opinion on it. Hopefully, these opinions are both entertaining and reasonable (traits that are occasionally lacking among many sports fans).