I'd like to wish all of you who take time out of your lives to include this blog a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanx for reading and leaving comments, enjoy your holiday, and be safe.
P.S. Those of you who don't have to work like I do had better eat a little extra for me!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Quote of the Week
"Never let your persistance and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance." - Anthony J. D'Angelo
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Election Results
Ladies and gentlemen, citizens of the United States of America, prepare to be taxed...
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Quote of the Week
"Let us have a care not to disclose our hearts to those who shut up their's against us." - Francis Beaumont
What Have You Done For Me Lately Part III
Vanquishing the favored Padres: A nice play by Belliard, a Pujols homer, and strong pitching from Carpenter.
Defeating the favored Mets: Jeff Suppan's magic, Jeff Weaver's heart, and Yadi's 2 run blast.
Disposing of the favored Tigers: Edmonds being Edmonds, Eckstein's energy, and Wainwright's fastball.
RAISING THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY: PRICELESS!!!!!
WAY TO GO REDBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
Defeating the favored Mets: Jeff Suppan's magic, Jeff Weaver's heart, and Yadi's 2 run blast.
Disposing of the favored Tigers: Edmonds being Edmonds, Eckstein's energy, and Wainwright's fastball.
RAISING THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY: PRICELESS!!!!!
WAY TO GO REDBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
October
October. By now the leaves have changed color and fallen, and the refreshing chill in the air has a distinct bite to it. The sun begins to hide itself more and more, and winter's bitter frost is just around the corner, but there is still some magic left in October.
There is baseball in October, and not just any baseball: there is October baseball. 30 teams play 162 games each as the end of spring kicks off the baseball year. The long sweltering summer season sweats out the weak, and just 8 teams are left once september is gone. 30 teams, in 27 cities, with millions of fans each, all of them dreaming they will play October baseball. Only 8 will live that dream, and only two will live the ultimate dream: To play baseball late in October, when the caress of summer's warmth is completely gone.
October baseball is magical. With the flick of a pitcher's wrist, or a swing of a batter's magic wand, October can turn anyone into a hero, and it can turn any hero into a legend. Every moment in October baseball oozes importance. Each pitch, each swing, every flash of brilliant leather has a chance to change October destiny.
There, at October's bitter end, is that destiny. The last days of October are cold and dreary. They are ruled by cloudy, short days, icy rain, and razor sharp wind. The summer gave us thrills and memories, but October, despite all its gloom, summons up all of its magic and energy in its finale. One final, white hot, exciting moment. One last glorious gasp of summer. One team of destiny.
Long Live October!
There is baseball in October, and not just any baseball: there is October baseball. 30 teams play 162 games each as the end of spring kicks off the baseball year. The long sweltering summer season sweats out the weak, and just 8 teams are left once september is gone. 30 teams, in 27 cities, with millions of fans each, all of them dreaming they will play October baseball. Only 8 will live that dream, and only two will live the ultimate dream: To play baseball late in October, when the caress of summer's warmth is completely gone.
October baseball is magical. With the flick of a pitcher's wrist, or a swing of a batter's magic wand, October can turn anyone into a hero, and it can turn any hero into a legend. Every moment in October baseball oozes importance. Each pitch, each swing, every flash of brilliant leather has a chance to change October destiny.
There, at October's bitter end, is that destiny. The last days of October are cold and dreary. They are ruled by cloudy, short days, icy rain, and razor sharp wind. The summer gave us thrills and memories, but October, despite all its gloom, summons up all of its magic and energy in its finale. One final, white hot, exciting moment. One last glorious gasp of summer. One team of destiny.
Long Live October!
What Have You Done For Me Lately, Part II
The Padres were supposed to dispose of us easily. The Mets should have wiped the floor with us. Both are now watching us play in the World Series. Now we're supposed to be the Tigers' doormat. Anyone notice a trend?
P.S. Kenny Rogers is a cheating bastard.
GO CARDINALS!!!
P.S. Kenny Rogers is a cheating bastard.
GO CARDINALS!!!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Lately, all the Cardinals have done is play great baseball on their way to their third straight NLCS appearance. All you columnists, sports writers, and commentators who aren't giving us a chance in this playoff series either can kiss my ass!
GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!
GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Quote of the Week
"You can love somebody, you can love them forever, but you won't like them all of the time." - Billy Joel
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
"Quote of the Week"
"I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing excercises." - Buzz Aldrin
Monday, September 18, 2006
City Search
Closing in on 3 years as an airline pilot now, and I've been to lots of exciting places, like Peoria, Lacrosse, and Harrisburg. Joking aside though, I have seen some cool things, met some interesting people, and slept in some strange places. Here's a rundown of some of the best and worst places for whatever reasons:
Most boring place: Marquette, MI. My hatred for all things Michigan aside, this place in the Upper Peninsula is the # 1 worst city I've ever been to. The hotel is an abandoned barracks, and the most exciting thing to do is watch the snow fall. If you're lucky up here, summer will fall on a weekend.
Most exciting place: Charlotte, NC. Downtown Charlotte is an awesome collection of great restaurants and bars, beautiful people, and good times. A years worth of weekends wouldn't be enough to check out all the cool places to hang out and have a good time in Charlotte.
Place you would think was cool, but sucks: Dallas, TX. What can you say about Texans other than they're abnoxious.
Place you would think sucked, but is cool: Norfolk, VA. Cool museums, neat tours, awesome restaurants, and a battleship you can tour for free. Norfolk is a town with lots of history and life, not just a boring military dump.
Rudest People: Philadelphia, PA. The people in Philly are rude, arrogant, abnoxious, and proud of it. No wonder we call it Filthadelphia.
Nicest People: Greenville, SC. There is still something to be said for Southern Hospitality. The people in Greenville are warm and friendly, despite the fact that their town is boring and stupid. Imagine a place where complete strangers will stop to ask if you need help while you and your crew try to figure out how to get back to the hotel... It's happened to me here 3 times.
Lamest place to spend an afternoon: Moline, IL. Imagine it's Friday night at 10 O'clock, and all the bars in downtown are closing for the night. No, it's not a Twilight Zone episode, it's Moline.
Coolest place to spend an afternoon: Montreal, QB. More specifically, old Montreal. Coblestone streets, amazing restaurants and bars, neat little museums, and one enormous Basilica make this an incredible place to spend not just one, but many afternoons.
Dirtiest place: Detroit, MI. Apparently they stopped clearing the burned out cars a century ago.
Cleanest place: Miami, FL. South Miami Beach is incredible! You could eat off the streets! Not to mention the high roller crowd and cool nightlife...
Well, that's the list as of right now. If you want to add a city or town or a category, leave a comment...
Most boring place: Marquette, MI. My hatred for all things Michigan aside, this place in the Upper Peninsula is the # 1 worst city I've ever been to. The hotel is an abandoned barracks, and the most exciting thing to do is watch the snow fall. If you're lucky up here, summer will fall on a weekend.
Most exciting place: Charlotte, NC. Downtown Charlotte is an awesome collection of great restaurants and bars, beautiful people, and good times. A years worth of weekends wouldn't be enough to check out all the cool places to hang out and have a good time in Charlotte.
Place you would think was cool, but sucks: Dallas, TX. What can you say about Texans other than they're abnoxious.
Place you would think sucked, but is cool: Norfolk, VA. Cool museums, neat tours, awesome restaurants, and a battleship you can tour for free. Norfolk is a town with lots of history and life, not just a boring military dump.
Rudest People: Philadelphia, PA. The people in Philly are rude, arrogant, abnoxious, and proud of it. No wonder we call it Filthadelphia.
Nicest People: Greenville, SC. There is still something to be said for Southern Hospitality. The people in Greenville are warm and friendly, despite the fact that their town is boring and stupid. Imagine a place where complete strangers will stop to ask if you need help while you and your crew try to figure out how to get back to the hotel... It's happened to me here 3 times.
Lamest place to spend an afternoon: Moline, IL. Imagine it's Friday night at 10 O'clock, and all the bars in downtown are closing for the night. No, it's not a Twilight Zone episode, it's Moline.
Coolest place to spend an afternoon: Montreal, QB. More specifically, old Montreal. Coblestone streets, amazing restaurants and bars, neat little museums, and one enormous Basilica make this an incredible place to spend not just one, but many afternoons.
Dirtiest place: Detroit, MI. Apparently they stopped clearing the burned out cars a century ago.
Cleanest place: Miami, FL. South Miami Beach is incredible! You could eat off the streets! Not to mention the high roller crowd and cool nightlife...
Well, that's the list as of right now. If you want to add a city or town or a category, leave a comment...
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Win or Die Trying
There is a month and a half left in the season, and my Redbirds are clinging to a 2.5 game lead by their toenails. I better start loading up on antacids...
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Quote of the Week
"America will never run, and we will always be grateful that liberty has found such brave defenders." - G. W. Bush
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
The Ballad of I Hate French People
Everyone should go see Talladega Nights, if only because it rips on French people mercilessly.
Monday, August 07, 2006
"Quote of the Week"
"My seat assignment should have said '3/4 of 17C because the woman in 17B is the size of a VW Golf.'" - Ben Dolan
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Finally!
The Redbirds snapped out of their second 8 game losing streak last night. If things don't start coming together pretty quick, we could find ourselves in trouble here...
Mark Mulder, get healthy and find your mechanics!
Jeff Weaver, get hurt and stop pitching for us!
Albert, you just keep being you.
Mark Mulder, get healthy and find your mechanics!
Jeff Weaver, get hurt and stop pitching for us!
Albert, you just keep being you.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Quote of the Week
"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." - Andre Gide
Monday, July 24, 2006
51
In St. Louis, the number 51 means a few things. It means hustle, hard work, and humility. It means talent, competitiveness, and all out effort. It means Willie McGee.
Let's be honest: There have been many Cardinals who were better baseball players than Willie. The list of Cardinals more beloved by the fans, however, is short indeed.
In St. Louis, we're not all that hard on our ballplayers. We want to know that you're giving your best effort, and we want to be able to like you as a person. If you're a good ballplayer, well, that's a plus too. The list of fan favorites in St. Louis includes incomparables like Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, and Stan Musial. It also includes the likes of Bo Hart, Fernando Vina, and "Super" Joe McEwing. Consider as further evidence, the case of JD Drew. Drew may be the most naturally talented baseball player ever, but his apathy for the game landed him in the St. Louis fan doghouse.
The one ballplayer everyone can point to in Cardinal history as the embodyment of all the things we as fans appreciate, is Willie McGee. With Willie, it wasn't about trying hard, or trying harder. It was about trying your hardest. All the time, no exceptions, no matter what the score, or the inning, or the number of games back. Willie was never the most talented guy on the field, but NO ONE in the HISTORY of the game ever got so much out of so little. God didn't need to give Willie great talent. He gave Willie a great heart instead.
You would think an MVP and Gold Glove winning star athlete would carry himself above the rest of us meager folks. He would strut in his bling and his fancy car, and look down his nose at the little people. Not Willie McGee. Willie is shy. He hates the spotlight. All he wanted was to do his best when he took the field. The fan's adoration always embarassed Willie just a bit, and that was one of his most endearing qualities.
The movement is on to retire Willie's #51, not because his achievements on the field were otherworldy, but because there may be no more beloved Cardinal in the team's history, and because a man of Willie's quality deserves all the adoration and accolade that he humbly and shyly accepts.
Follow this link and sign the petition:
http://www.insidestl.com/retire51/
Let's be honest: There have been many Cardinals who were better baseball players than Willie. The list of Cardinals more beloved by the fans, however, is short indeed.
In St. Louis, we're not all that hard on our ballplayers. We want to know that you're giving your best effort, and we want to be able to like you as a person. If you're a good ballplayer, well, that's a plus too. The list of fan favorites in St. Louis includes incomparables like Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, and Stan Musial. It also includes the likes of Bo Hart, Fernando Vina, and "Super" Joe McEwing. Consider as further evidence, the case of JD Drew. Drew may be the most naturally talented baseball player ever, but his apathy for the game landed him in the St. Louis fan doghouse.
The one ballplayer everyone can point to in Cardinal history as the embodyment of all the things we as fans appreciate, is Willie McGee. With Willie, it wasn't about trying hard, or trying harder. It was about trying your hardest. All the time, no exceptions, no matter what the score, or the inning, or the number of games back. Willie was never the most talented guy on the field, but NO ONE in the HISTORY of the game ever got so much out of so little. God didn't need to give Willie great talent. He gave Willie a great heart instead.
You would think an MVP and Gold Glove winning star athlete would carry himself above the rest of us meager folks. He would strut in his bling and his fancy car, and look down his nose at the little people. Not Willie McGee. Willie is shy. He hates the spotlight. All he wanted was to do his best when he took the field. The fan's adoration always embarassed Willie just a bit, and that was one of his most endearing qualities.
The movement is on to retire Willie's #51, not because his achievements on the field were otherworldy, but because there may be no more beloved Cardinal in the team's history, and because a man of Willie's quality deserves all the adoration and accolade that he humbly and shyly accepts.
Follow this link and sign the petition:
http://www.insidestl.com/retire51/
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