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Monthly Archives: October 2023
Wolf Parade – Against the Day
I think they said this song is about two vampires...so that's kind of Halloweeny
Happy Birthday–October 31
Harry Smith (1874)
Cal Hubbard (1900)
Ken Keltner (1916)
Jim Donohue (1938)
Ed Stroud (1939)
Ed Spiezio (1941)
Dave McNally (1942)
Dave Trembley (1951)
Mike Gallego (1960)
Matt Nokes (1963)
Fred McGriff (1963)
Eddie Taubensee (1968)
Steve Trachsel (1970)
Tim Byrdak (1973)
David Dellucci (1973)
Mike Napoli (1981)
Javy Guerra (1985)
Cal Hubbard was an American League umpire from 1936-1951. He is in the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Dave Trembley was the manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-2010.
David Dellucci was drafted by Minnesota in the eleventh round in 1994, but did not sign.
October 30, 2023: Cooler Than The Other Pillow
I had one of those contour memory foam pillows for awhile, but Jane told me it was too stinky to keep. So, I went back to the Japanese buckwheat style. I don't know why I ever left.
I'm a bit picky about my pillows. What kind do you have? What kind do you hate (any soft ones for me)?
PJ Harvey & Björk – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Many thanks to dw for a great DJ week. Here's a video I stole from freealonzo's feed.
Happy Birthday–October 30
Ed Delahanty (1867)
Buck Freeman (1871)
Charlie Deal (1891)
Clyde Manion (1896)
Bill Terry (1898)
Dave Barnhill (1914)
Leon Day (1916)
Bobby Bragan (1917)
Joe Adcock (1927)
Jim Perry (1935)
Bruce Gardner (1938)
Jim Ray Hart (1941)
Mickey Rivers (1948)
Houston Jimenez (1957)
Dave Leeper (1959)
Gerald Perry (1960)
Lee Tunnell (1960)
Dave Valle (1960)
Scott Garrelts (1961)
Mark Portugal (1962)
Danny Tartabull (1962)
Marco Scutaro (1975)
Jason Bartlett (1979)
Laynce Nix (1980)
Shane Robinson (1984)
Pitcher Dave Barnhill was a four-time all-star in the Negro Leagues.
Pitcher Leon Day was a star in the Negro Leagues, primarily with the Newark Eagles.
Dave Leeper was drafted by Minnesota in the third round in 1978, but did not sign.
WgOmRDLE et al. Results: 10/30 – 11/12
Trick or Wordle!
October 29, 2023: Truth Is Scarier Than Fiction
Rick always has lots of questions about zombies (and other creatures). I always try to dissuade him that zombies aren't real. I also always end up muttering under my breath something to the effect of "there are scarier monsters in the real world" a little too loudly. Then I have to tell him nevermind.
Happy Birthday–October 29
Charlie Ebbets (1859)
Solly Hofman (1882)
Pete Richert (1939)
Jim Bibby (1944)
Darrell Brown (1955)
Terry Felton (1957)
Jesse Barfield (1959)
R. A. Dickey (1974)
Karim Garcia (1975)
Scott Randall (1975)
Dana Eveland (1983)
Jose Mijares (1984)
Charlie Ebbets was the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1898-1925. Ebbets Field was named after him.