Monthly Archives: April 2006

In which the judges from American Idol review the Cubs v Pirates game of April 15. Starting Pitcher Jerome Williams Randy — A’ight, so how do you think you did? I think it was good. Solid start for your first … Continue reading →

MEANWHILE… I guess this is as good a place as any to lay down a snapshot: The Outfield: Murton has continued to be an awesome new player and shouldn’t be batting as late in the order as Dusty Baker, in … Continue reading →

Those of you who enjoyed my deconstruction of Everlast’s What It’s Like won’t be surprised that there’s another song that’s been bothering me lately and getting way too much air time. For someone like me who listens to talk radio … Continue reading →

The Cubs swept the Cards this chilly weekend. I met my buddy Andy for Saturday’s game and even brought home a souvenir: a nice little head cold. The Cubs scored three runs off homers by Derrek Lee and Michael Barrett … Continue reading →

James Hart, a fascist-Darwinist/ avowed racist, is running for Congress here in Tennessee as a means to promote his book, Favored Races. He recently appeared in a debate hosted by a neoconfederate radio program; John Farmer says it was enough … Continue reading →

This was me yesterday at the first company softball practice. Coach asked what position I play; the answer was none, so he put me in the outfield, where it’s impossible for a newby to not look like a fool. Several … Continue reading →

What a supreme day for Matt Murton. In his first opening day at bat in the bigs, he hits a three run homer, followed by two more hits and a walk later in the game, along with a nice catch … Continue reading →

There are many things you can do to increase your life expectancy: exercise, eat well, take your medication and … go to church. A new study finds people who attend religious services weekly live longer. Yes, but maybe we should … Continue reading →