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Hunting Trips of a Ranchman
“One of the pleasantest times of camping out is the period immediately after supper, when the hunters lie in the blaze of the firelight, talking over what they have done during the day and making their plans for the morrow. And how soundly a man who has worked hard sleeps in the open, none but…
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Lackey and Heyward
The Lackey and Heyward acquisitions were definitely questionable, trading away Kelly & Miller. Pitching injuries already this year, make those moves look even worse. That said, I’m still optimistic on Heyward.
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Baller
The rest of the family are all gone on a Friday night. Weather kinda blah. My plans? An Oreo Blizzard. #Baller I’m gonna have to get better at this whole finding things to do with no family around thing.
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Not My Job
I feel like this happens a lot on campus and/or in unions… Photo courtesy of the Men’s Humor Facebook page.
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“A Disease Called Childhood”
Interesting article. I’m all about finding more natural ways to alleviate most problems, so I like her thought process. The later part of the article where it talks about the geography of where ADHD is diagnosed in the U.S., and “the drug defines the disease” portion, are fascinating.
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National Parks
Yes, you feel so much more alive in the wilderness! “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.”…
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Pitch Smart
As baseball seasons hit full swing, it is time for my annual infomercial for parents of kids who pitch. Why do I keep posting this stuff? One, cause I want to see local kids, friends kids, etc who love the game, to grow up and play at the highest levels possible. Two, because a significant…
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Oligarchy?
Great read from a former U.S. Senator. “Gary Hart: Dare We Call It Oligarchy?“ “The net affect of the money machine — lobbyists, fund raisers, and campaign consultants — is to severely narrow the field of those who can compete for office.”
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Matt Carpenter’s Channels Willie Mayes Hays
Matty Carpenter channeling his inner Willie Mays Hayes. And in case you forgot that awesome exchange between Hayes and Parkman in Major League 2: Hayes: “If I get the chance to score, we’ll see who’s afraid. I don’t intend to slide.” Parkman: “You don’t? You better little man. Just cause your movie bombed doesn’t mean…
