…for new Baseball Hall of Famers Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley, two of my all-time favorite players. In keeping with the wishes of the baseball gods—whom I once saw turn former Cubs catcher Steve Swisher into a 16 oz. Pabst and a plate of nachos after he struck out 4 times on 12 pitches against the Padres’ Randy Jones—posting will be light. For those of you interested in such things,
July 2004
July 25, 2004
Cooperstown induction ceremonies today…
…for new Baseball Hall of Famers Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley, two of my all-time favorite players. In keeping with the wishes of the baseball gods—whom I once saw turn former Cubs catcher Steve Swisher into a 16 oz. Pabst and a plate of nachos after he struck out 4 times on 12 pitches against the Padres’ Randy Jones—posting will be light. For those of you interested in such things,
July 25, 2004
Gridiron Shocker!
Dolphins superstar running back Ricky Williams is retiring at age 27. To travel the world. And to find himself. Me, I found myself behind one of our sofa cushions, along with $1.93 in change and a handful of Skittles. So I won’t be retiring anytime soon. Of course, I don’t have $40 million in the bank, either. Which sucks.
July 24, 2004
Chef Emeril Lagasse entertains a high-priced call girl
Emeril: “…Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it. …And BAM…!” ****update**** Emeril: “I’m gonna have a cigarette. Can I get you anything…?” High-priced call girl: “Just my $300, please, lover. Oh, and a bowl of that crab gumbo to go.”
July 24, 2004
Atkins hesitation, 8
For those interested, I’ve lost about 16 lbs. in the month or so since I began cutting down on carbs. Which is pretty impressive, considering my lunch today consisted of a good-sized piece of Cripple Creek, CO smothered in Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream, and topped with chopped tomatoes and cilantro. With a side of steamed butter squash and a mutton smoothie. Trivia: The United States federal government owns
July 24, 2004
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 29
Deadbeat neighbor: “I’m gonna run over to McDonald’s for lunch. Can I bring you back anything?” Me: “No thanks.” Deadbeat neighbor: “You’re sure? A burger, a fish sandwich, freedom fries, strawberry milkshake…?” Me: ”Freedom fries, did you say?” Deadbeat neighbor: “What, no good?” Me: “That depends. Are you hoping I’ll slap you?”
July 24, 2004
Film reviews in five words or less, #12
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) Directed by Jonathan Demme. Stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Shrieber, and Jon Voight. Five words or less review: Why?
July 24, 2004
When will I be loved?
Going through my CDs a few minutes ago, I noticed a copy of Linda Ronstadt’s Greatest Hits—which is a really nice disc, now that I look at it. So I’ve decided to keep it (rather than, say, burn it, or fling it at a hippy, or mail it off to Jerry Brown). Still, whenever I listen to it from here on out, I promise to glower menacingly at the CD