26 thoughts on “February 20, 2025: Have It Your Way”

  1. I don't overdo the sodas, but I enjoy a can of pop with my lunch, and Dr. Pepper is my go-to, particularly Cherry Dr. Pepper. That said, I surprisingly enjoyed their foray into Creamy Coconut Dr. Pepper several weeks ago (and it's coming back!), and just tried the new Dr. Pepper Blackberry. I read someone describing Diet Dr. Pepper Blackberry as having a cough syrup aftertaste but liking the regular flavor. I found the new flavor okay, but it's not in the top tier.

        1. Sri Lankan tea (Ceylon if you prefer) first thing in the morning. Then switch to coffee - DD plain roast, or Nespresso Fredo Delicato capuccino.
          NBBW got the Soda Stream and that works with something else added (blood orange syrup, O.J., ginger tea stuff). I do get zero cal Tonic once in a while as I like the quinine - tried making it from Cinchona powder with mixed results -need better straining tech.

          1. Tumeric and Ginger Tea for me. I took 8 weeks off from drinking beer/wine/liquor through last week. Switched to decaf Tumeric and Ginger Tea in the evening at home and NA cocktails and beers when out and about. Despite eating more during this time, I have shed 25 pounds and my blood pressure is back to an acceptable level just with removing alcohol. It's been too freakin cold to go for walks or bike rides... so I am pretty psyched to shed that weight with just removing booze from the diet. Starting this weekend I will go back to a brisk 30-40 minute daily walk or bike ride. In terms of booze, we no longer have any in the house. Starting last week, we will have a glass of wine or a cocktail with dinner now and then if we are out on the town.

  2. I have never made the BK Wesley Willis connection before, but I will definitely hear it from now on!

    One of my kids sings those commercials at his older brother and me to annoy us. Maybe Wesley Willis is the way to fight back.

  3. I dont have an Athletic sub anymore so I dont know the nuts and bolts, but I see they have a story about how this is the last season ESPN is going to carry MLB.

    I kind of hope Warner (TBA/TNT) picks up the slack. I think they do a decent job on their MLB coverage.

    1. The short version is ESPN owes MLB $550 million for this year but values it lower than that. MLB disagrees, and accuses ESPN of only minimal coverage of MLB outside of its broadcasts, so MLB thinks it can find a better deal elsewhere.

Leave a Reply