Category Archives: Living Room Times

Letting It Go

      Comments Off on Letting It Go

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] I have an announcement to make about a decision I recently reached. It’s an announcement that I know will make a number of people sad – and that, in turn, makes me sad. But, after ruminating on it for several weeks, I feel confident that it’s the right decision. And… Read more »

Join my 20th annual NCAA pools!

      Comments Off on Join my 20th annual NCAA pools!

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] It’s that time of year again – for the 20th consecutive year! Everybody in the pools! The Living Room Times NCAA pools are, as always, free to enter. There is no monetary or tangible prize – just a chance at bragging rights, a.k.a. ETERNAL GLORY! Complete rules here. Pool links below…. Read more »

      Comments Off on

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] COMING SOON…

Vicki Lopez wins Oscar Pool at last!

      Comments Off on Vicki Lopez wins Oscar Pool at last!

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] Vicki Lopez, who has famously suffered numerous close calls, near-wins and heartbreaking defeats during the 11-year history of the Living Room Times Oscar Pool, finally triumphed Sunday, winning “Eternal Glory” thanks to Birdman’s big night. Lopez established her reputation as “always the bridesmaid” in Oscar Pools when she fell just… Read more »

11th annual LRT Oscar Pool!

      Comments Off on 11th annual LRT Oscar Pool!

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] The Academy Awards are this Sunday night, which means it’s time for the 11th annual Living Room Times Oscar Pool! The pool is free to enter. As always, there’s no monetary prize – just a shot at bragging rights and, well, you know. (Here is the list of past winners…. Read more »

Marty Oravets rides OSU to Eternal Glory in 10th annual LRT Bowl Pick ’em

      Comments Off on Marty Oravets rides OSU to Eternal Glory in 10th annual LRT Bowl Pick ’em

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] Marty Oravets of Cleveland earned “Eternal Glory” by winning the 10th annual Living Room Times Bowl Pick ‘em Contest when Ohio State upset Oregon in the national championship game tonight, 42-20. Oravets finished with 48 points out of a maximum possible 65, having gone 27-12 in his picks overall, including… Read more »

10th annual LRT Bowl Pick ’em Contest!

      Comments Off on 10th annual LRT Bowl Pick ’em Contest!

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] College football’s bowls start Saturday, and that means it’s time to play “Are You Smarter Than A Second Grader,” a.k.a. the 10th annual Living Room Times Bowl Pick ‘em Contest! Sign up now! Try to do what nobody managed last year: defeat my 6-year-old! As always, the contest is free… Read more »

      Comments Off on

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] Above: The “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse of April 14-15, 2014, seen during totality with the Stapleton Control Tower in the foreground. More photos here.

Yes, Virginia, there is an NCAA Pool

      2 Comments on Yes, Virginia, there is an NCAA Pool

My NCAA and NIT Pools are being hosted over on The Living Room Tumblr this year. Direct pool entry links: • bit.ly/LRT2014MensPool • bit.ly/LRT2014WomensPool • bit.ly/LRT2014NITPool Also, be sure to “like” the pools on Facebook. Updates will be posted on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook — not here. The NIT Pool deadline is at 5:00 PM Eastern tonight (Tuesday). The Men’s… Read more »

Join my 19th annual NCAA & NIT Pools!

      Comments Off on Join my 19th annual NCAA & NIT Pools!

[This post was originally published on The Living Room Tumblr.] It’s that time of year again! Everybody in the pools! The Living Room Times NCAA and NIT pools are, as always, free to enter. There is no monetary or tangible prize – just a chance at bragging rights, a.k.a. ETERNAL GLORY! Complete rules here. Entry links below. Good luck! Men’s NCAA… Read more »