I needed new shoes. About a year ago I bought a pair of leather oxfords for work. They were comfortable. They felt good. And I’d worn them out. I went out Saturday in search of a replacement pair. Perhaps I’d even be able to find an identical pair… And I did! They’re new. They’re stiff.Continue reading “On a New Pair of Shoes”
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On the Cubs and Mark Prior
It’s been a rainy and miserable day in Baltimore, but the sun was shining down in Chicago, and I settled down to watch the Cubs take on the Pirates on WGN this afternoon. Maybe it’s my Cubs bias showing, but I really like the broadcast team of Len Kasper and Bob Brenly. They’re knowledgable. TheyContinue reading “On the Cubs and Mark Prior”
On Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day. Hopefully, it was a restful and gorgeous day wherever you are. It’s not gorgeous in Baltimore. I watched the Cubs game on WGN; it wasn’t gorgeous there, either. But I want to think it’s gorgeous where you are. 🙂 Mother’s Day began at a church in Grafton, West Virginia. I’d callContinue reading “On Mother’s Day”
On the Polo Grounds
Last night, Sammy Sosa hit a grand slam in the Polo Grounds, blasting the ball to the center field bleachers, over 500 feet from home plate. In a baseball video game, that is. MVP Baseball 2004, to be exact. That wasn’t Sosa’s only home run to straightaway center. He hit a three-run shot in theContinue reading “On the Polo Grounds”
On the Book Closest to Hand
I’ve been tagged by a meme! Our instructions are: * Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages). * Open the book to page 123. * Find the fifth sentence. * Post the next three sentences. * Tag five people The closest book to hand is Tales from the Captain’s Table, edited byContinue reading “On the Book Closest to Hand”
On Quiet Weeks
I admit it. The last week’s worth of posts have been absolutely less than enthralling. Two baseball posts. Random slice of life posts. I couldn’t even muster righteous indignation on the fifth anniversary of “Mission Accomplished.” My mental space has been a bit constrained the past week. I had a lot of writing on myContinue reading “On Quiet Weeks”
On This and That
Things I Hate: Having to uninstall software to install an update. Faulty installers suck. Things I Like: Discovering a blog where what I write in my day job is mentioned. Things I Hate: Traffic backed up, bumper to bumper, moving five miles an hour, because there’s a wreck on the opposite side of the highway.Continue reading “On This and That”
On Coldplay’s “Violet Hill”
Coldplay’s new single, “Violet Hill,” can be downloaded from Coldplay’s website. But the link to find where to download can be difficult to find, and this link will take you directly to download the page. The song should be available until next Monday. I don’t know what the song sounds like; it’s still downloading. ButContinue reading “On Coldplay’s “Violet Hill””
On Tibetan Flags
Irony, thy name is China. China, who is hosting the Summer Olympics. China, who is engaged in a brutal repression of Tibet. China, who doesn’t want Tibet to mar their perfect Olympics. China, whose factories are making “Free Tibet” flags. Were making, rather. Chinese authorities put an end to the factory’s orders for Free TibetContinue reading “On Tibetan Flags”
On Burnt Toast
A smoky haze filled the dining room. But it wasn’t my first sign that something was burning. The acrid odor wafted up the stairwell. But naturally, the smoky haze had me concerned. “What’s burning?” I asked my grandmother when I stepped into the kitchen. She stood at the toaster. Around it was… something. “Nothing’s burning,”Continue reading “On Burnt Toast”