Welcome

Thanks for checking out my blog. This is an introductory post, but more interesting news and views will follow. The blog title stands for three of my greatest loves (outside of my wife) which are flicks (movies), sticks (baseball) and politics.

I was going to post my views on Will Ferrell's latest KICKING AND SCREAMING, but quickly realized that as a film critic it's a no-no (at least in Columbus) to release a review before its opening night. I'll have something up early on Friday.

As for baseball, it doesn't get much worse for a Cincinnati Reds fan. Another day, another poor performance from Paul Wilson and another Reds loss. After sinking millions of dollars into pitching, majority owner Carl Linder has got to be ready to blow both of Great American Ball Park's smoke stacks. If this is what over 10-million dollars can get you in pitching, then Linder had better ask for a refund. I expect another fire sale for my beloved Reds just before the all-star break.

It's slow in the world of politics. Clinton in 2008 is a no-doubter, but who will the Republicans counter with? If they go with star power, Rudy G and John McCain will duke it out; or will they try to firm up the base with conservative southerner Bill Frist. It's too early to tell, and even earlier to begin to talk about. I'll save my breath for Blog: Day 2...

See you tomorrow.