Category Archives: Sports

Politics and Sport

There’s been a lot in the news lately about the growing tension surrounding China, Tibet, and the upcoming Olympic Games.  I find a lot of, I dunno, personal unrest, and lack of answers for “what’s right” in this situation. First … Continue reading

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The Tag and The Meme

I done got tagged to do a book meme. This is a meme that I can get on board with. The rules of the meme are: Pick up the nearest book of 123 pages or more. No cheating! Find page … Continue reading

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Coincidence?

Coincidence or not, you decide. September 12, 2004 – Judah born. October 27, 2004 – Red Sox beat St. Louis to win the 2004 World Series. June 11, 2007 – Abel born. October 28, 2007 – Red Sox beat Colorado … Continue reading

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This I Believe

NPR has a segment called “This I Believe.” I gave Judah my rough impression of NPR as I got dressed on Friday: “I’m wearing a red shirt today. Do you know why? [silence] Because we can believe in basketball again.” … Continue reading

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Hood to Coast with Team XO All-Stars

A buddy of mine from high school and college, and another buddy from college, have been on the team that has won the Hood to Coast each of the last 3 years. This year they are under a new name, … Continue reading

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Sigh of Relief

I think I just heard Tim Wakefield give the biggest sigh of relief ever. [tags]Boston Red Sox, Tim Wakefield, Doug Mirabelli[/tags]

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‘Tis the Season

The Major League Baseball season has started, and once again I’m sucked into the daily ritual of checking scores and highlights in the newspaper and online. My wife found a new website that is sure to make my search for … Continue reading

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The Next Eight Months

If you want to know what will be on my mind over the next eight months, this will help you out. Let the games begin! [tags]baseball, spring training, Red Sox[/tags]

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Goodnight Helmet Boy

It’s been a while since I’ve had a quality baseball post, so you get one today. This week a sad announcement came out of Boston that John Olerud is retiring after 16 years in the bigs. John is retiring with … Continue reading

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Laughing

This had me laughing. Great stuff.

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