The girls are about to head to school again; while I always assume I want some alone time, in practice, I typically just wish they were around.
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Happy Birthday–September 2
Al Spalding (1850)
Joe Heving (1900)
Monte Pearson (1908)
Marv Throneberry (1933)
Don Williams (1935)
Jerry Crider (1941)
Danny Goodwin (1953)
Rick Manning (1954)
Rex Hudler (1960)
Jeff Russell (1961)
Terry Jorgensen (1966)
Rich Aurilia (1971)
Jason Hammel (1982)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to bjhess.
Game 134. Twins hosting KC
One eye on baseball, one eye on the USMNT match.
A Twins series win would really put a blow into KC's playoff chances. So lets do that!
Former Royals great Dillon Gee goes for the Twins. With reinforcements on the way (Mejia, whatever September callups), he could be pitching to keep his spot in the rotation.
FMD 9-1-17: Jazz Hands!
I enjoy a good musical. Despite the fact that I can barely carry a tune, I was in few of them in high school (minor parts (Winthrop Paroo), and then eventually non-singing parts once the directors figured out how bad I was). I find myself going through phases where I'll pull up favorite musical numbers on youtube and, if I'm alone, I'll often belt them out (again, despite my lack of singing ability). Honestly, there's something about my favorites that makes me wish I could get on a stage and perform. I don't get that itch often, but I'd love to have the chance (and ability) to knock it out of the park as, say, Seymour Krelborn.
Anyway, musical theater has been on the mind lately. What do you think of it? What productions were you a part of (admit it...). What do you sing along to, sheepishly or otherwise (I'm looking at you, Cheaptoy...)?
September 1, 2017: Twenty More
WGOM -- where we watch the standings so you don't have to.
(but you're going to anyway, right?)
Minor Details: Games of August 31
A fine game by David Hurlbut. A near cycle by T. J. White and a fine game by Zack Littell. Lewis Thorpe also had a fine game in a loss. A fine comeback for the Kernels. Not much was fine for the E-Twins. The GCL Twins roll along into the playoffs. The DSL Twins face a must-win game today.
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson
IT'S HAPPENING
Happy Birthday–September 1
Jim O’Rourke (1850)
Joe Brown (1918)
Joe Astroth (1922)
Cloyd Boyer (1927)
Rico Carty (1939)
Craig Skok (1947)
Garry Maddox (1949)
Rob Wilfong (1953)
David West (1964)
Joe Brown was the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956-1976.
Craig Skok was drafted by Minnesota in 1967, but did not sign.