Feliz viernes, amigos. When last we spoke, I was headed broomball-shoppingward. I found very sexy shoes and my broom at Play It Again Sports, a store I hope to never have to return to, as it is staffed by third-string high school quarterbacks with some mysterious ball-scratching disease. I then went to Sports Authority in search of pads and cold-weather ...

Dear Internet: I’m a habitual list-maker and rule-follower (my own rules, at least; I’m not so great with others’). So, as expected, I’m pretty into New Year’s resolutions. Here’s the list for 2003: 1. Pay off debt This one graduated from last year’s list. It’s going to happen this year. Really. 2. Do something good with the front yard No ...

Dear Best Buy, I blame you. Not because you’re a crappy store, which you are, don’t get me wrong. Whenever I feel the need to be overcharged for second-rate electronics while receiving poor service from an unenthused teenage boy in a wrinkly blue polo shirt, your establishment is the first that comes to mind. No, I blame you because you ...