Deuteronomy 17-20.
Hard to believe it's NASCAR time again and the Daytona 500 is next Sunday. A lot of Dale Earnhardt related programming is expected this week. Hard to believe it's been 10 years.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Saturday Reading
Deuteronomy 13-16.
I'd be shocked if Pujols signed a contract in the few days remaining before Spring Training. Ordinarily I'm excited about ST, but this year I think it marks the beginning of the end of an era.
We all know Pujols (relatively speaking) has been wildly underpaid these past few years. Which makes it seem the Cardinals are obligated to pay him whatever he requires to make up for this. But we all know if they do that the team will be severely hampered for years to come, especially if it's a 10 year deal he wants.
I'll be sorry to see him go, because he's been amazing to watch these past 10 years. But, if he really wants 10 years, the Cardinals just can't afford that. Their future would be brighter without him.
I'd be shocked if Pujols signed a contract in the few days remaining before Spring Training. Ordinarily I'm excited about ST, but this year I think it marks the beginning of the end of an era.
We all know Pujols (relatively speaking) has been wildly underpaid these past few years. Which makes it seem the Cardinals are obligated to pay him whatever he requires to make up for this. But we all know if they do that the team will be severely hampered for years to come, especially if it's a 10 year deal he wants.
I'll be sorry to see him go, because he's been amazing to watch these past 10 years. But, if he really wants 10 years, the Cardinals just can't afford that. Their future would be brighter without him.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday Reading
Deuteronomy 9-12.
It's almost spring, right? Won't be long for these little flowers to return. I like how these two play off each other.
The white flowers with silvery foliage are Snow in Summer. It likes the cool weather and fades during the hot weather.
The red flowers are a type of Dianthus. The exact name escapes me at present.
I also like how, even though they've long ago finished blooming by this time, the daffodil foliage gives this grouping yet another dimension.
Even though they're small, this grouping is one of my favorites. I may try it again in some other beds.
It's almost spring, right? Won't be long for these little flowers to return. I like how these two play off each other.
The white flowers with silvery foliage are Snow in Summer. It likes the cool weather and fades during the hot weather.
The red flowers are a type of Dianthus. The exact name escapes me at present.
I also like how, even though they've long ago finished blooming by this time, the daffodil foliage gives this grouping yet another dimension.
Even though they're small, this grouping is one of my favorites. I may try it again in some other beds.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday Reading
Deuteronomy 5-8.
The writing is clearly on the wall that Albert Pujols will not sign an extension this off-season and will become a free agent. The only question is, will the Cardinals come through with the money at that time? I think they're just waiting to see what the market will be, which is a huge gamble. A bidding war they cannot win. They are just counting on being able to offer a little more than market value to keep him. I can see this backfiring if New York or Chicago or Anaheim are in the mix of competing bidders.
It's a little infuriating that just last year they had enough money to sign Holliday to a $17 million a year contract for 7 seasons, but now can't pay the best player in baseball. What kind of general managing, or owning, is this?
The writing is clearly on the wall that Albert Pujols will not sign an extension this off-season and will become a free agent. The only question is, will the Cardinals come through with the money at that time? I think they're just waiting to see what the market will be, which is a huge gamble. A bidding war they cannot win. They are just counting on being able to offer a little more than market value to keep him. I can see this backfiring if New York or Chicago or Anaheim are in the mix of competing bidders.
It's a little infuriating that just last year they had enough money to sign Holliday to a $17 million a year contract for 7 seasons, but now can't pay the best player in baseball. What kind of general managing, or owning, is this?
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Wednesday Reading
Deuteronomy 1-4.
Had a Subway Sandwich with Jimmy Chips from Jimmy John's. Was afraid of causing a war in my stomach, like the Black and White Cookie Jerry ate. Guess I survived those worlds colliding.
Had a Subway Sandwich with Jimmy Chips from Jimmy John's. Was afraid of causing a war in my stomach, like the Black and White Cookie Jerry ate. Guess I survived those worlds colliding.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Tuesday Reading
Numbers 34-36.
Interesting article here about offseason grades in the NL Central. The Cardinals are definitely the hardest to grade. It's almost like there are two different issues- there's Pujols and there's the rest of the team. For Pujols the grade is definitely D- and quickly heading to an F. For the 2011 team, I give them an A-. I'm seriously looking forward to this season.
Interesting article here about offseason grades in the NL Central. The Cardinals are definitely the hardest to grade. It's almost like there are two different issues- there's Pujols and there's the rest of the team. For Pujols the grade is definitely D- and quickly heading to an F. For the 2011 team, I give them an A-. I'm seriously looking forward to this season.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Monday Reading
Numbers 31-33.
Look who posted again. Must have been my post the other day. Angus G Van Halen lives!
Look who posted again. Must have been my post the other day. Angus G Van Halen lives!
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Super Bowl Pick
I'm 5-5 for the playoffs. Obviously this is a game I'd like to have, to finish the post-season with a winning record and to end on a positive note.
It's only 7 months until the next season starts, by the way. Barring a work stoppage.
This is a hard game to pick. It's obviously a game either team could win. That's why I'm picking a tie.
That's right. A draw. I predict it will go 10 OT periods, and they'll just call it quits after that. I think that's in the Super Bowl rules somewhere.
But if that doesn't happen...
Pittsburgh.
It's only 7 months until the next season starts, by the way. Barring a work stoppage.
This is a hard game to pick. It's obviously a game either team could win. That's why I'm picking a tie.
That's right. A draw. I predict it will go 10 OT periods, and they'll just call it quits after that. I think that's in the Super Bowl rules somewhere.
But if that doesn't happen...
Pittsburgh.
Sunday Reading
Numbers 27-30.
It's Super Bowl Sunday. So why do we have to be subjected to Obama being interviewed by O'Reilly? Bad move, Fox. I know you "have" to fill 4 hours of programming prior to the game, but can't we just concentrate on football today?
But it will make a good bathroom break.
It's Super Bowl Sunday. So why do we have to be subjected to Obama being interviewed by O'Reilly? Bad move, Fox. I know you "have" to fill 4 hours of programming prior to the game, but can't we just concentrate on football today?
But it will make a good bathroom break.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Friday Reading
Numbers 19-22.
I love this. Only fitting. I'm excited for the new baseball season to begin.
Here's one of my favorite moments in baseball. He followed this up with "The Catch" the next night.
I love this. Only fitting. I'm excited for the new baseball season to begin.
Here's one of my favorite moments in baseball. He followed this up with "The Catch" the next night.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Thursday Reading
Numbers 15-18.
After reading more and more of stuff like this, I'm beginning to think our man is going to take his talents to some other beach. I'd ask the good people of Cleveland for their thoughts, but don't want to dredge up bad memories of this past summer.
After reading more and more of stuff like this, I'm beginning to think our man is going to take his talents to some other beach. I'd ask the good people of Cleveland for their thoughts, but don't want to dredge up bad memories of this past summer.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Wednesday Reading
Numbers 11-14.
This rocks.
By the way, I'm about to update my links. Some blogs have come back to life again and are going back up, others have apparently died. So if you haven't posted for over a year, I am going to assume your blog is dead and remove the link unless you let me know.
This rocks.
By the way, I'm about to update my links. Some blogs have come back to life again and are going back up, others have apparently died. So if you haven't posted for over a year, I am going to assume your blog is dead and remove the link unless you let me know.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Tuesday Reading
Numbers 7-10.
I'm not sure why, but I'm waxing nostalgic for the summertime today.
Anyway here's our Tiger Lillies and Bee Balm from last summer.
Here are two up-close and personal views of the lillies.
The brightness of these pictures is from something called "sun-shine". If you wait long enough, you might see it again.
I'm not sure why, but I'm waxing nostalgic for the summertime today.
Anyway here's our Tiger Lillies and Bee Balm from last summer.
Here are two up-close and personal views of the lillies.
The brightness of these pictures is from something called "sun-shine". If you wait long enough, you might see it again.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday Reading
Numbers 3-6.
If you didn't see this coming...you probably didn't think it was going to snow this winter, either.
If you didn't see this coming...you probably didn't think it was going to snow this winter, either.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday Reading
Leviticus 19-22.
Loved today's reading. Of course chapter 21 has my favorite Bible verse in the KJV, verses 18-20. The ESV for these verses is okay, but not as great as the KJV in this instance.
Loved today's reading. Of course chapter 21 has my favorite Bible verse in the KJV, verses 18-20. The ESV for these verses is okay, but not as great as the KJV in this instance.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday Reading
Leviticus 15-18.
More signs of things to come. These pictures are from last summer. These are Asiatic lillies. They've bloomed in both early and late July in the past. Blooms last only about a week. It has a subtle scent, surprising given the size of the flowers.
More signs of things to come. These pictures are from last summer. These are Asiatic lillies. They've bloomed in both early and late July in the past. Blooms last only about a week. It has a subtle scent, surprising given the size of the flowers.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday Reading
Leviticus 11-14.
If it's been a long winter where you are, here's a reminder of what's coming soon.
These are my Naked Ladies, who will be back again in about 6 months. These are photos from last summer.
If it's been a long winter where you are, here's a reminder of what's coming soon.
These are my Naked Ladies, who will be back again in about 6 months. These are photos from last summer.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday Reading
Leviticus 7-10.
I'm afraid I'd be dead the first day I was in camp, trying to keep all those laws straight. And the fact I'm no Levite.
I'm afraid I'd be dead the first day I was in camp, trying to keep all those laws straight. And the fact I'm no Levite.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
It's All Good
Well, the defense certainly did their job. Now, that offense...was offensive. But I did like what Hanie did. He looked much better than Cutler.
I hate to say it, but the Packers were the better team...at least today! It was close. At least they went down swinging with a chance to tie it, instead of with a whimper.
Considering what I expected out of the Bears when the season began, it was a good year.
I hate to say it, but the Packers were the better team...at least today! It was close. At least they went down swinging with a chance to tie it, instead of with a whimper.
Considering what I expected out of the Bears when the season began, it was a good year.
Sunday Reading
Exodus 39-40 and Leviticus 1-2.
I think I've said before, one of the funniest things I've ever read in my life is Exodus 32:22-24. I couldn't leave Exodus without making mention of it.
I think I've said before, one of the funniest things I've ever read in my life is Exodus 32:22-24. I couldn't leave Exodus without making mention of it.
NFL Confererence Championship Picks
I find it hilarious that teams can play 16 games with practically the same schedule, one can win more games than the other, and a minority of people think the team with the better record can win today's game.
I realize they are facing Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman all rolled into one Super-QB. A quarterback who has yet to throw an interception, yet to be sacked...heck, I doubt he has ever thrown an incompletion.
And those 10 Super Bowls he has won make it seem all but impossible for the Bears to have a chance today.
Yes, that is what the Bears are up against.
May God have mercy on them.
Oh, yeah, I guess there is another game today. One that features an unlikable team against a team with an unlikable QB. And, unless he's changed, a despicable person.
Can't root for either team.
That's why it's so important for the Bears to win today. If not, I have no one left to root for.
Chicago. (I must be crazy, huh?)
Pittsburgh.
I realize they are facing Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman all rolled into one Super-QB. A quarterback who has yet to throw an interception, yet to be sacked...heck, I doubt he has ever thrown an incompletion.
And those 10 Super Bowls he has won make it seem all but impossible for the Bears to have a chance today.
Yes, that is what the Bears are up against.
May God have mercy on them.
Oh, yeah, I guess there is another game today. One that features an unlikable team against a team with an unlikable QB. And, unless he's changed, a despicable person.
Can't root for either team.
That's why it's so important for the Bears to win today. If not, I have no one left to root for.
Chicago. (I must be crazy, huh?)
Pittsburgh.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
I Didn't Say It....I'm Only Repeating It!
"Most womens' cars are a mess"- Ray Magliozzi.
That was one of the messages on Click and Clack today.
I must agree with this observation. And I guess he should know, considering his vocation.
Now, Tom didn't want any part of that statement. But I don't think it's because he didn't believe it. He just didn't want to be sucked into a potential whirlwind of protest.
But I have no such qualms.
And the statement's application has nothing to do with how good of a housekeeper a woman is. Or how well kempt she is. Or how fashionable.
It's just that, chances are, her vehicle's interior is in some state of disarray.
Of course it isn't 100% true. I'm sure there are some very neat cars kept by women in this world.
But by in large, I think women treat their cars like they do their purses. It's kind of a dumping ground for things. A closet, if you will.
They leave stuff in them for long periods of time. There are gum wrappers and food remnants likely to be found.
Maybe it's a product of hauling children around.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a neat freak when it comes to my own car. But I bet it's cleaner than most women's cars.
Anyway, maybe we're wrong. But I thought what they said was a bold and interesting observation.
Here's the link if you'd like to listen- it's only a 3-4 minute conversation.
Anyone care to discuss?
That was one of the messages on Click and Clack today.
I must agree with this observation. And I guess he should know, considering his vocation.
Now, Tom didn't want any part of that statement. But I don't think it's because he didn't believe it. He just didn't want to be sucked into a potential whirlwind of protest.
But I have no such qualms.
And the statement's application has nothing to do with how good of a housekeeper a woman is. Or how well kempt she is. Or how fashionable.
It's just that, chances are, her vehicle's interior is in some state of disarray.
Of course it isn't 100% true. I'm sure there are some very neat cars kept by women in this world.
But by in large, I think women treat their cars like they do their purses. It's kind of a dumping ground for things. A closet, if you will.
They leave stuff in them for long periods of time. There are gum wrappers and food remnants likely to be found.
Maybe it's a product of hauling children around.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a neat freak when it comes to my own car. But I bet it's cleaner than most women's cars.
Anyway, maybe we're wrong. But I thought what they said was a bold and interesting observation.
Here's the link if you'd like to listen- it's only a 3-4 minute conversation.
Anyone care to discuss?
Saturday Reading
Exodus 35-38.
The first Super Bowl I remember well is Super Bowl IV, when I was 5. Over the last 41 years, the Bears have only played in two of those games, winning one. They first made the playoffs in the Super Bowl era when I was 14 years old, so I suffered through a lot of bad football as a child.
They didn't appear in the NFC championship until I was 21 and a senior in college. They lost that game, but the following year rolled through the rest of the NFL like "Grant through Richmond."
"Or sh*t through a goose, more precisely."
They next appeared in the NFC championship three years later, but lost.
They never made it back again until four years ago, eighteen years later, winning that game.
If the pattern holds true, they'll lose tomorrow.
Only four other times have the Bears played for a chance to go to the Super Bowl, so this has been a big week for me. It has happened less than once a decade on average.
Thanks for indulging me.
Just be prepared for another two weeks of this football stuff if they win tomorrow.
The first Super Bowl I remember well is Super Bowl IV, when I was 5. Over the last 41 years, the Bears have only played in two of those games, winning one. They first made the playoffs in the Super Bowl era when I was 14 years old, so I suffered through a lot of bad football as a child.
They didn't appear in the NFC championship until I was 21 and a senior in college. They lost that game, but the following year rolled through the rest of the NFL like "Grant through Richmond."
"Or sh*t through a goose, more precisely."
They next appeared in the NFC championship three years later, but lost.
They never made it back again until four years ago, eighteen years later, winning that game.
If the pattern holds true, they'll lose tomorrow.
Only four other times have the Bears played for a chance to go to the Super Bowl, so this has been a big week for me. It has happened less than once a decade on average.
Thanks for indulging me.
Just be prepared for another two weeks of this football stuff if they win tomorrow.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday Reading
Exodus 31-34.
Jaws picked the Bears yesterday on PTI. He's the only one I've heard do this so far. Everyone else has the Packers. Haven't seen Wilbon's pick yet, but I suspect he'll go for the Bears, also.
Jaws picked the Bears yesterday on PTI. He's the only one I've heard do this so far. Everyone else has the Packers. Haven't seen Wilbon's pick yet, but I suspect he'll go for the Bears, also.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday Reading
Exodus 27-30.
Things are getting a little wild now between Bears and Packers fans. Lots of trash talk going on.
I didn't realize there were so many Packers fans at my place of work. It's pretty evenly matched. I'd like to take a giant Bears banner of flag to work tomorrow and fly it in all the Packers fans work spaces.
Too bad I don't have one.
Things are getting a little wild now between Bears and Packers fans. Lots of trash talk going on.
I didn't realize there were so many Packers fans at my place of work. It's pretty evenly matched. I'd like to take a giant Bears banner of flag to work tomorrow and fly it in all the Packers fans work spaces.
Too bad I don't have one.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday Reading
Exodus 23-26.
I like the LSB explanations of all the laws, particularly about boiling a goat in its mothers milk. I always wondered why that law is so important to spell out. Thanks again, LSB.
I like the LSB explanations of all the laws, particularly about boiling a goat in its mothers milk. I always wondered why that law is so important to spell out. Thanks again, LSB.
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