Author Archives: AverageAndy

About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Survivor and things

Posted on October 9, 2023 by AverageAndy

Really enjoyed the first episode of Survivor 45. It looks to be an interesting cast with a good mix of players (although I again noticed the lack on older players (more on this below). I know a lot of fans … Continue reading →

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Almost time for Survivor / The Amazing Race

Posted on September 25, 2023 by AverageAndy

Both Survivor and The Amazing Race return on Wednesday with 90 minute episodes. Looking forwarded to see what they do with the extra time. Do they just give extended coverage of challenges and tribal council, or do they change up … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Race, Baseball, Big Brother, Football, NY Giants, NY Mets, Phil Keoghan, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, Television | Tagged Big Brother, Big Brother 25, NY Giants, NY Jets, NY Mets, NY Yankeees, Survivor, Survivor 45, The Amazing Race, Xfinity, Xfinity X1 | Leave a comment

Just some updates as it been a long few weeks

Posted on September 15, 2023 by AverageAndy

Been busy the past few weeks, so here are some updates of things I have been reading / watching / listening to I attended the Bruce Springsteen Concert a few weeks back at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey . Had … Continue reading →

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Remembering those who are no longer here

Posted on September 11, 2023 by AverageAndy

On the 22nd anniversary of 09/11, we should all take some time to remember those who lost there lives that morning, both those who were in the two towers and those who raced to the scene to try and help. … Continue reading →

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Just some thoughts

Posted on August 25, 2023 by AverageAndy

Been a strange few weeks. Had a family gathering in upstate New York to celebrate the life of my cousin Alex who passes away a few months ago. Then had another gathering to celebrate the life of my mother-in-law who … Continue reading →

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Books and Baseball

Posted on August 6, 2023 by AverageAndy

Just finished reading “The Ferryman” by Justin Cronin Really enjoyed this book and overall story. I did read “The Passage” a while ago and enjoyed it and the way it was written, so was looking forward to “The Ferryman” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Books, John Grisham, John Verdon - John Verdon, Justin Cronin, NY Mets, Sports | Tagged Dave Gurney, John Grisham, John Verdon - Dave Gurney, Justin Cronin - The Ferryman, NY Mets | Leave a comment

Big Brother is Back for Season 25

Posted on August 4, 2023 by AverageAndy

Hard to imagine, but Big Brother is back for its 25th Season. Every year it returns, I think to my self, I cant watch this time, but then their I am every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday tuning in to see … Continue reading →

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Time for an update

Posted on July 21, 2023 by AverageAndy

Been a while since I wrote anything. No real excuses, I just haven’t really been in the right mood, or mindset to write. Hopefully writing this will get me back into the swing of things. The Black List ended its … Continue reading →

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RIP Judith Bogan (Grammy)

Posted on July 10, 2023 by AverageAndy

My mother-in-law Judith Bogan passed away at her home last week. It wasn’t a total shock, as she had been bed-ridden and suffering from chronic pain for the past few years. Still it was tough on my wife, her brother … Continue reading →

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Manifest did it Right

Posted on June 29, 2023 by AverageAndy

Finally was able to complete watching the final season of Manifest in Netflix and I have to say, for all the ups and downs, and sometimes truly unbelievable story lines, the writers came up with the perfect ending. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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