Today is the birthday of the first girlfriend I ever had. I remember this more readily than I remember her name, which trips me up for a minute sometimes, which is odd because there are five letters total between her first and last names, and they rhyme.
Happy Birthday–November 17
George Stallings (1867)
Mike Garcia (1923)
Orlando Pena (1933)
Gary Bell (1936)
Tom Seaver (1944)
Brad Havens (1959)
Mitch Williams (1964)
Paul Sorrento (1965)
Jeff Nelson (1966)
Eli Marrero (1973)
Darnell McDonald (1978)
Ryan Braun (1983)
Nick Markakis (1983)
George Stallings managed in the major leagues for thirteen years. He is best remembered as the manager of the 1914 Miracle Braves.
The Features – This Disorder
httpv://youtu.be/JrXYU5E0QJQ
Its not often that I catch a band very early in their career and stuck with them for years and years. A lot of bands break up! I first heard this band way back in 2004 when I was instantly hooked on the song 'A Million Ways to Sing the Blues'.
Although I was disappointed in their last album, I thought 'This Disorder' was a gem.
Boston at Minnesota. 7pm
I dont know if the Wolves will win this game. But I would slide toward the 'yes' side of the column.
I do know that our favorite 5 will put up 110 points, because thats how we roll.
Suck it up, Boyo!
The wife got me a RoadID ankle bracelet as a gift, and along with your vitals you can add an inspirational motto. Suck it up, Boyo!
November 16, 2013: Overdue Changes
Yesterday was my brother's 34th birthday, and also the day he came to terms with the fact that he and his wife need to divorce. Their five-year marriage has been an unmitigated disaster for a long time, but my brother is such that he wanted things so badly to work that he fought the inevitable for quite some time, and poured himself into his job to avoid reality.
Continue reading November 16, 2013: Overdue Changes
Happy Birthday–November 16
Joe Quest (1852)
Paul Foytack (1930)
Frank Bolling (1931)
Harry Chiti (1932)
Minnie Mendoza (1933)
Don Hahn (1948)
Herb Washington (1951)
Glenn Burke (1952)
Curt Wardle (1960)
Dwight Gooden (1964)
Chris Haney (1968)
Pete Rose (1969)
Julio Lugo (1975)
Sprinter Herb Washington played for Oakland for two seasons as a pinch-runner. He appeared in 105 games, but did not play in the field and did not bat. He stole 31 bases in 48 attempts and scored 33 runs.
Black Joe Lewis – Come To My Party
httpv://youtu.be/abUscOLzB7c
If you haven't jumped on the Black Joe Lewis bandwagon yet, there is plenty of room. One of my favorite newer artists.
Wolves at Denver 7:00 ESPN!
Everybody gets to watch the Wolves tonight!
Mexican Matchups: Games of 11/14
Valle leads Los Mochis to the mountaintop. Russell Branyan (remember him?) has been hot for Mexicali. A comeback win for Culiacan.