Every Had One Of Those Days?...

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I have before. Those days suck!

a Quick glimpse...

I saw this video below and it made me wonder what my roommate, The Deuce, thinks when he listens to Chris (the other roomie) and I rattle on.

I would be the sports guy, Chris the Star Wars nerd, and The Deuce - the cubicle dude. Of course I'm much better looking than that sports guy...


Recently Chris, for his birthday, received a Star Wars pop-up book (that I have to confess is pretty frickin' awesome - solely on pop-up book standards, then a little more for it's Star Wars content). He was showing it off to Rachel and spouting off about what ships were what, using all the technical terms and stuff. Rachel replied:
"Wow, you sure are waving your nerd flag high today...aren't you?"

Unassisted Triple Play

This is the best video I've found so far...14th in MLB history. Awesome!
Troy Tulowitzki did it last year, that's the second video.


Randy Velarde had one in 2000.

What Jen Must See...

John Mayer is a laugh...

Apparently he's also a cad...

Hey Mom!...

Happy Mother's Day!

Greatest List of Baseball Moments (In My Humble Opinion)

Greatest List of Baseball Moments (In My Humble Opinion)

-          Lou Gehrig “luckiest man” speech [1939]

-          Bobby Thomson’s Shot Heard ‘Round the World  [1951]

-          Bill Mazeroski’s 9^th inning homerun in Game 7 [1960]

-          Carlton Fisk’s World Series home run (where he waves it fair) [1975]

-          Hank Aaron breaking the home run record [1974]

-          McGwire hits 61 [1998]

-          Maris and Mantle‘s home run chase in ’61 with Maris hitting #61 on the last game of the season [1961]

-          Kirk Gibson off the pine World Series Home Run.[88]

-          Joe Carter’s three-run homer to win the Series [1993]

-          Cal Ripken’s 2131^st baseball game [1995]

-          Pirate’s Harvey Haddix 12 perfect innings result in a loss [1959]

-          Don Larsen’s World Series No-Hitter [1956]

-          Willie Mays over the shoulder catch and throw [1954]

-          Jack Morris’ 10 shutout innings to win the series. [1991]

-          Buckner’s Error [1986]

 

If I had to choose one over any other it would be between

-          the Lou Gehrig speech, or

-          September 8^th, 1990, Nolan Ryan’s lip is bloodied by a Bo Jackson line drive, and he continues to pitch. or

-          In 1973 Detroit Tiger Norm Cash took a saw off table legs to the plate against Ryan saying “I wasn’t going to hit him anyway.”

 

What about you? 

What other moments do you feel belong on this list? 

Which is your favorite?

 

 

 

The Capcity for Creative Solutions

teens tell police they converted skull into bong

 

I am never surprised, but always amazed.  This is stupidly awesome!

Confession

So I suppose I should be embarrassed by this but I'm just going to own it. I came home from youth group tonight and sat down on my couch and watch 27 Dresses all by myself.
I won't say that hated it, I did laugh out loud a few times. But I also feel the need to inform everyone I was reading through my Baseball Digest (they have tough crossword puzzles and trivia questions).
Also the soundtrack was pretty good.

[Note to Self - Do something extra manly tomorrow.]

Audio

This is pretty cool. A little long, but a few of you will really enjoy it.
I remember watching this live on TV but the audio is really fun. Vin Scully is great.
When Kirk Gibson comes to bat the roar of the crowd is hair raising.
Enjoy!

Tonight - Watching Cloverfield

WARNING: If you haven't seen the movie don't read too far into this post.
I'm currently watching Cloverfield. The Deuce and I have tried to persuade Philip that these events really happened. I'm not sure if he's buying it. That's a scary monster.
If you were in the middle of some horrible event how hard would it be to take a phone call from your mother.
I have a song from The Braak Show stuck in my head. I'm hot for you baby...I'm a big ol' beet... da dat da da dat... I go good with meat." Maybe later I'll find the youtube clip for you.
cra-vas or crev-ess?
What would you think if you were walking in a subway and you saw a flaming (on fire) homeless man?
I'm teaching tomorrow night. We've been going through spiritual roadblocks and I'm going to talk about the roadblock of the believing and accepting God's unconditional love.
The chick who blows up in the movie...where else have I seen her. Hud the camera guy was on the show Carpoolers.
That chick is in heels running around New York. Oh wait she took them off to climb the stairs.
If I could teach one lesson it would be about the love of God. If I had only opportunity left to share with students it would be to share the love of God.
"You came back for me." Cheesy line. First off they didn't come back they just came for her no. No back. Tomorrow is the food show and I'm really excited!! I'll definitely take tons of photos. I know I promise that a lot but this time I mean it.
A crashing helicopter might be an interesting ride...say a six flags.
That chick survived a iron rod through her chest and a helicopter crash...wouldn't it be ironic if this was her lucky day.
Getting your legs eaten and falling out of the mouth of a monster...not a good ride for six flags.
I bet if I tell Philip a few more times that this real he'll believe it.
We are now going to watch some more real footage in the special features.
Anyways these were just thoughts while watching a movie...or at least those I was able to quickly type on my phone.

We'll Miss Him

Julio Franco has officially retired from baseball. The man hadn't played this year, but was able to suit up for 55 games last year. Oh did I mention he's 49 as of this year. He had a 23 year career. And the amazing thing is he is actually fitter than half the league and quicker than many others as well.
Congratulations Julio!

Captial Punishment Revisited

I'm pretty sure that I could turn my back while this grandma broke off a switch and taught this child to hate "doing bad things".

How about you?
Would a good spanking be in order here?

Tada Jada

I'm up late watching the second season of Doogie Howser M.D., and Jada Pinkett just showed up. She's in the hospital to have her leg operated on, and Ray [the former gang banger who held Doogie and Vinnie hostage in a gas station (season 1) turned hospital orderly...or course] is hitting on her.

Oh holy crap...Julius Erving just showed up in a Doogie daydream....Awesome!

She's no John Mayer....

...but ain't that cool?!

Plus I dig her name...Kaki King.

Sometimes...

Sometimes my job requires me to ear t-shirts with rainbows on it. [that was my day]
Anyone have any good job leads?

"How did one group get to claim refracted light?"
- Demetri Martin

Sanitized

The Deuce asked me to blog about some utensils he recently had the pleasure of using. I told him to post about it on his blog, but apparently he's a girly-man and "can't find the time"-blah-blah-blah. Seriously man it takes just a few minutes out of your day.

But I'll post it for him anyways....

I hate getting dirty silverware at a restaurant, but I can't stand not having holy-sanitized-silverware. Thankfully the good people some eatery in Austin not only properly washed these utensils but then put them in this handy-dandy baggy thingy. I'm especially thankful for this because I do not like my silverware being exposed to the elements.

But then they go a little further and on these handy-dandy baggy thingy-s they printed three prayers. Because worse than un-sanitized silverware is forks and knives that God personally has not been invited to bless. I like to think that what these prayers are for, blessings for holy-sanitized silverware. Because whoever would possibly take the time to appreciate these prayers probably will already ask a blessing over their dinner.

But going one more mile still...there is three prayers on these handy-dandy baggy thingy-s . One for Protestants, one for Catholics and one Jewish prayer. Again I'm just assuming, but I believe this to be because you never know which group's silverware the Great I Am will be personally be watching over.

Why I Love Sports

This is a great story. After 5'2'' Sara Tucholsky hit her very first home run every she forgot to step on first bases. As she made the quick turn back towards the bag her right knee blew out. She crawled through the pain back to first. However for her homerun to count, she had to complete the trip around the bases without her teammates help.
Only one solution could be found, and that was by the first baseman of the opposing team. Members of the visiting team lifted up Sara Tucholsky and carried her around the bases, pausing at each to let Sara make the appropriate touch.
FYI - Sara's team won! It was the losing team (who were knocked out of the tournament, ending their season) that showed her amazing honor.

Double Feature

Today I took a sick day and except for a quick visit with the insurance adjuster I chilled at home and enjoyed a double feature at the local matinee house...er I mean my couch.
Here's what I watched:

Question

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If Metropolis is to Manhattan what is Gotham City?
I assume some people will say Chicago but I disagree.
And I base this thought solely on the idea that as often as Batman and Superman interact, specifically within the Justice League Organization that they cannot live to far from one another.
Now the argument can be made that at Superman's speed distance doesn't play into the equation. Maybe...but distance would get in the way with the amount of time they are able to interact.
Therefore based on the size of the city depicted in the comics and movies I would suggest that Gotham City is an east coast city, and more specifically some New England city.
I have two guesses:
(#1) Boston - Bruce Wayne's wealth would fit this city that everyone outside of hates.
(#2) Newark - Everyone knows that New Jersey is a haven for the low lifes found in abundance in Batman's everyday.


Those are my suggestions...how about you?
If Metropolis is to Manhattan... then Gotham City is to _____________

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I'm sure this will cause a few hundred more deaths per week, but sweet Lord...I want one!!
I have no clue how fast it goes, but is does have two wheels for some stability.
Also it runs on electricity...so I assume I'll be pulling mine up Leo and Tobey at the stop light.