Okay, I went overboard yesterday on the new iPad. It's probably better that I'm back at work.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Happy Birthday–March 7
Ed Willett (1884)
Dave Danforth (1890)
Andy Phillip (1922)
Bobo Holloman (1923)
Red Wilson (1929)
Galen Cisco (1936)
Jimmie Hall (1938)
J. R. Richard (1950)
Jeff Burroughs (1951)
Albert Hall (1958)
Joe Carter (1960)
Jose Cano (1962)
German Gonzalez (1962)
Mauro Gozzo (1966)
Jeff Kent (1968)
A member of the basketball Hall of Fame, Andy Phillip played minor league baseball in 1947, 1949, and 1952, batting .281 in 123 games.
The father of Robinson Cano, Jose Cano appeared in six games for Houston in 1989.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to strategery's son.
WGOM Fitness: 6 March 2013, Noticing
Over the weekend the first person besides myself and my wife noticed I'd lost some weight. It was my sister-in-law, and she sees us with probably just the right amount of frequency that she'd pick up on a little loss. Continue reading WGOM Fitness: 6 March 2013, Noticing
That Ol’ Black Magic
As the Nation knows (since I've repeatedly mentioned, so as to draw more sympathy -- thanks so very much you unsympathetic cads!), I am on the road to recovery after shoulder surgery. One consequence: I've been trapped at home, unable to drive, limited in terms of activities. mrsS thinks I should spend all day doing financial aid forms. I think differently.
yesterday was the Girl's Sweet Sixteenth birthday. We are celebrating this weekend, but I thought I would try to make one of her favorites for dinner. Those of you with teenage daughters can predict what happened next -- she wanted nothing to do with what I made, and retreated to her room, "not feeling well." Alas. At least her brother, The Boy, called her last night from the Alma Mater to wish her HBD. Good boy. That apparently cheered her right up -- wonders will never cease.
Aaaanyway, I made black beans last night, for black bean tacos. I ate them, and they were delicious. And, truth be told, I made them as much for me as for her. Yea, I'm that kind of dad.
Continue reading That Ol’ Black Magic
Pixel Perfect Memories–Mutant League Football
Over at DbT, we're now entering the top 10 for the best adventure games of all time. Today's offering stars everyone's favorite whip-wielding, snake-fearing, fortune and glory seeker.
Release Date: 1993
Platform: Sega Genesis
Developer: Mutant Productions
I never owned any Sega system and I'm sure I've missed out on many great games. However, I did rent a Genesis a few times and Mutant League Football was one of the games we frequented. It's a silly little game, where one can often win the game by killing or dismembering so many of your opponents they can no longer field a team. You can bribe officials, plant mines, and various other evil things that have little to do with football. In other words, a good idea!
I honestly don't know if I can recommend it because it's been years, but if you do boot it up, you'll hopefully laugh a few times. What I want to know is what other Sega games, for the Master System or the Genesis, did I miss and should feel bad about? My best friend talks up the Phantasy Star series of RPGs. I hear the sports games tend to be better than their SNES counterparts. And yes, I've played Sonic. What else should I look at?
And, of course, whatcha playin' these days?
David Bowie – The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7dMBcg-gE
Yeah, it's not live, but it is great.
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Loading... March 6, 2013: Laid Back
I have a day off to work on my iPad app, which barely feels like work. Too many closing shifts in a row make Homer something something.
Happy Birthday–March 6
Ring Lardner (1885)
Lefty Grove (1900)
Bob Swift (1915)
Pete Gray (1915)
Ted Abernathy (1933)
Cookie Rojas (1939)
Willie Stargell (1940)
Karl Best (1959)
Scott Stahoviak (1970)
Terry Adams (1973)
Marcus Thames (1977)
Clint Barmes (1979)
Writer Ring Lardner wrote about a variety of subjects, but is probably most famous for writing about baseball. If you haven't read any of his stuff, you really should.
As you probably know, Pete Gray played in 77 games for the St. Louis Browns in 1945 despite having only one arm.
The Highwaymen – Highwayman
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw1bHaUk1CM
Willie Nelson never looked young.
Live from Long Island, 1990.
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Loading... March 5, 2013: Remind Me…
...to call my dad before I head to work. It's his birthday.