With a book behind me, you'd think I'd have this writing thing figured out at least somewhat by now, but no, the learning continues. There are topics I've stayed quiet on, such as free agency as names were bandied about like Torii Hunter, Andruw Jones, and Aaron Rowand. I didn't believe anything would come of the rumors based on Kasten's oft-touted philosophy of developing through the draft and trades. So I didn't say anything and figured silence on the subject ... Continue Reading

This is a late post, but you would not believe how absolutely slammed I am these days. I can't even find a spare moment to go shopping for mojito fixings over the next two days, so have to send Mr. Chatter! This will also be my last post before the end of Sunday's game as I have lighthouse keeper duties to attend to for the next 24 hours. I'm somewhat relieved the baseball season is coming to a close because ... Continue Reading

So this morning while waiting for laundry and groceries, I was flipping through SI magazine and came across this tailgating pullout section. I was really looking for "Best Body Parts" article (not) featuring Belliard's tongue but never found it. I think someone was teasing me ;-) Anyway, I halted at the tailgating section since we have this big *Last RFK Tailgate* coming up on September 23rd and I want to make it bigger and better than ever, particularly after hearing ... Continue Reading

Don't miss it! The last Baseball On The Barn is this Saturday, the 25th, when the Nationals visit Jamey Carroll and the rest of the Rockies. The food should be awesome because a couple hours earlier is Mr. Chatter's company picnic and we get the leftovers (and there are usually tons). Ribs, chicken breasts, oh my! So if you've been tempted to come on out, this is your last chance this season. (You hear me, DC Sports Chick? :-) ) ... Continue Reading

I spent far too much time last week perusing "Ted's Take", the Caps owner, Ted Leonsis's blog. I'm impressed that as a sports team owner, he has embraced bloggers whole-heartedly, even sending four to Russia to cover the World Championships of Hockey. Wow, now that's totally awesome! Being a tech-geek myself, I also feel bonded to his whole tech background. But at the same time, I was puzzled about why he never approved a comment I posted when he published ... Continue Reading