I apologize for the quickie posts the last few days - I'm particularly ashamed since according to my stats, the season is beginning to ramp up and more folks are stopping by here (hi!). Although, maybe the short posts without a "More" link are more appealing to those short attention-span internet surfers? I've been under some pretty tight deadlines lately and had to, ya know, accomplish stuff for a while there. I'm going to be writing a book! I'd love ... Continue Reading

Pitching pitching pitching... yeah, yeah we're all immersed in the phrase and familiar with the stomach knotting every time we think about the Nationals' starting 5... well, 4 behind John Patterson. My problem was remembering who the heck the hopefuls were. I tried committing them to memory back then, but as I read the WaPo article on the rotation this morning, I scanned my brain and scribbling at the top of my printout could only remember seven. Some players have ... Continue Reading

For the first season ever, I've been watching all of the American Idol audition rounds. Quite, um, interesting! I've noticed there are several who the judges are completely unimpressed with upon the initial song they choose, so the hopeful will launch into a different song and surprise! They're off to Hollywood. Another interesting scenario is the singer who actually made it a previous season, but was eliminated in the early rounds for something like forgetting lyrics, returns hoping to prove ... Continue Reading

Til the end of eternity the season, manning the spacious center field will be newly acquired toolsy Nook Logan. Yes, I realize I've taken several photos of him and mentioned him since he arrived, but that does not indicate my full support in his bid despite a couple fantastic catches out there. He's just the recent novelty paraded around in the center ring of the circus that has become the Nationals center field - Brandon Watson V2.0, if you will. ... Continue Reading

Blogging is bad for the health. I had this urge to go for a run today at lunch, but blew it off in favor of blogging. I was signed up to race participate in a triathlon on Sunday, but I'm blowing that off too as I haven't trained at all this summer. Hmm... blogging > training. I need to find a better balance! Anyway, today's topic is catchers, one of my favorites! With no Nats game to watch last ... Continue Reading