John Updike: Early Sabermetrician?
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Liberal Media Conspiracies, Sports, Statistics, Writers | Leave a Comment
Joe Posnanski sez:
I’ve always thought that the patron saint of “clutch hitting is a myth†is not Bill James at all, but rather the author John Updiike. In his famous, “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu†story about Ted Williams final game, he wrote:
“For me, Williams is the classic ballplayer of the game on a hot [...]
Knitting Stuff
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Crafts, Knitting, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
My younger sister recently launched her knitting gift & supplies site: Tiny Lady Cooperative with some of her knitting pals. Apparently their grand-opening was a huge success, and I see their next “stocking” will be April 8th at 2pm. I can attest that she is quite crafty. If you know anybody into knitting, etc… check [...]
Read More..>>new words
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Language, Sports | Leave a Comment
As a Royals fan, you (should) have a low bar, taking little victories wherever available. Why not use the 2008 Royals as a lexical learning device?
Or if you hear that Royals manager Trey Hillman KIND of wants to have Ross Gload hit in the No. 3 spot, you hope that’s a velleity.
Next thing, they’ll want to bet on games
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Drinking, Movies, Sports | Leave a Comment
NFL & Drinking? Nah.
Read More..>>Short Attention Span Musings: Easter 2008 edition
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Kids These Days, Liberal Media Conspiracies, Music, Politics, Sports, Television | Leave a Comment
Anyone else notice the heavy influx of commercial interruptions to March Madness this year? The one time I bothered to keep track, we had 9 minutes of commercials interrupted by 35 seconds of PT. Maybe DVR has spoiled me, but I was forced to tape the game and turn off the TV [...]
Read More..>>Omaha – Stuff White People Like
Posted on March 21, 2008 - Filed Under Film, Liberal Media Conspiracies, Turf Wars | Leave a Comment
The Gray Lady meets Omaha film organization meets social “commentary”:
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/white-people-in-the-news-march-20th-2008/
I don’t want to die alone
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under Music | Leave a Comment
So far haven’t tracked down audio tracks of The Mountain Goats’ Independent show from Noisepop 2008, but kmartini311 does have a number of pretty good youtubes including Dance Music.
The quest continues!
Read More..>>Stars on Studio 360
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Music, Radio, Television | Leave a Comment
This week’s Studio 360 features an in-studio performance interview with Stars.
…and apparently they’ll be on Conan March 18th.
Great American Music Hall – Video Tour
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Music | Leave a Comment
Pandora offers a nice video tour of one of my favorite venues, The Great American Music Hall.
In addition to the great sound, ambiance, bands & prices, I’ll add that their kitchen offers good food as well — unlike some other places.
Read More..>>For The Children, too
Posted on March 13, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
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For The Children, too, uploaded by bigoteetoe.
Read More..>>douchebag quote of the day
Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under For The Record | Leave a Comment
“I represent the new guard.”
Read More..>>mountain goats at noisepop
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Music | 1 Comment
So, I saw The Mountain Goats for the first time finally. I’ve never been one for understatement, but I’ll give it a try: AWESOME. Still haven’t tracked down a recording1 of this performance — but I see the next day’s matinée from Bottom Of The Hill is available.
Random thoughts from the show:
(1) Nice to bump [...]
no bus stops
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Kids These Days, Sports | Leave a Comment
and apparently some people have never heard of 4 square.
Read More..>>Songs Which Cause Me To Forget I’m In Public
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Music, Power Rankings | Leave a Comment
(an incomplete list)
The Replacements – Left Of The Dial
Mercy Rule -Spark
Pavement – Summer Babe
Broken Social Scene – Major Label Debut (Fast)
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – Little Dawn
Baseball! Limericks! Go!
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Sports | Leave a Comment
(As baseball seasons rears up, expect more links to J-Pos)
AL West Preview! Form of Limericks!
4. Oakland Athletics
To the Moneyball man go of all the spoils
The most famous GM on American soil
But this part ain’t funny
He’s still got no money
And a roster that’s filled with ex-Royals
Recession Beaters
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
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All Fiction $4.00
Read More..>>No Refuge from Old Cliches
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Liberal Media Conspiracies, Words (In Print) I Hate | Leave a Comment
I really thought David Carr of the Times was with me with its blog posting “No Country for Old Metaphors” but, alas I was wrong.
His employer fares no better: “No Country for Old Hatreds”
It’s a damn epidemic.
No Country for Old Jerseys
No Country for Old Glory
No Country for Old Dictators
No Country for Old Cows
No [...]
Yeah I said it
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Music, Power Rankings, Who's $.02? | Leave a Comment
I’ll admit it, I went so far as to say, “pinnacle of 20th century western music.” And I may walk away slowly, but I’m not going to run. In fact, I may even stand by it until the next time I’m under the influence and skynyrd comes on over the juke box. [...]
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