It always hurts to lose this way (third straight loss attributed to the fast-dissolving Cubs’ bullpen), but to the White Sox?
It stings even worse.
Author: Kevin B. O'Reilly
Another trailer …
… for “Masked and Anonymous.” Go here, and click on view trailer.
(Annoyed grunt)
Twice in this series-opener against the Sox the Cubs have had the bases load with one out and Sosa and Alou due up. Twice Sosa has struck out and Alou has failed to get a hit.
D'oh! Cubbies are killin' me here.
Eight innings, 16 strikeouts and no win
Thank you, Joe Borowski — and Dusty Baker.
I guess it’s hard to blame Baker, though. Prior said himself it was a stretch for him to go out in the eighth, let alone the ninth. Borowski’s done the job all year. He just blew it this time, giving up a three-run homer in the ninth before even recording an out.
This was an extremely frustrating loss. Worse than yesterday, even. Damn Cubbies.
Everybody else is doing it, so why not me?
1. Libertarian Candidate (100%)
2. Phillips, Howard – Constitution (49%)
3. Bush, George W. – US President (48%)
4. Dean, Gov. Howard, VT – Democrat (47%)
5. Sharpton, Reverend Al – Democrat (44%)
6. Kucinich, Cong. Dennis, OH – Democrat (41%)
7. Gephardt, Cong. Dick, MO – Democrat (37%)
8. Edwards, Senator John, NC – Democrat (31%)
9. Kerry, Senator John, MA – Democrat (23%)
10. Graham, Senator Bob, FL – Democrat (21%)
11. Lieberman Senator Joe CT – Democrat (18%)
12. Moseley-Braun, Former Senator Carol IL – Democrat (16%)
13. LaRouche, Lyndon H. Jr. – Democrat (-6%)
I love how I agree with LaRouche negative 6 percent of the time. Ha! Hey, Vince, according to this I agree with Howard Dean almost half the time.
Better pull out the checkbook!
Sosa finally connects
Sammy Sosa just hit a monster two-run shot, about 460 feet. Would have been nice to see it, though, because the game is only on the radio today. Whatever.
A nice change of pace to what was a rough day at work.
At the barbershop
I like my trips to the barbershop to be quiet and meditative. I find all the buzzing and clipping and spraying and combing very soporific. Anyhow, since I’ve to take off my glasses and can’t see anything clearly, about the only option is to close my eyes and try to doze off a bit.
Not everyone takes this attitude, as evidenced by my visit to the barbershop today. Sometimes the barber thinks he’s got lots of interesting things to say, but one reason I go to Father & Son Barber Shop (1122 W. Thorndale Ave.) is because the barbers there stick to barbering. Occasionally they’ve tried to strike up a conversation, but a few monosyllabic responses from yours truly gives them the idea.
The customers, on the other hand, can be a different story. One guy in there today (a salesman, of course) subjects everyone in the entire place to his know-it-all personality. He came off like some combination political pundit, media critic, sportswriter and stand-up comedian. What does he think blogs are for?
I should get a discount for not making my barber have to pretend I’m funny or interesting. That’s not his job.
Bob Dylan, the movie
Here’s the trailer for Bob’s new movie, “Masked and Anonymous,” to be released in August. Can’t hardly wait.
Sneak peek
At my latest story, on minority- and women-owned insurance agencies.
Hardly working?
No — working hard! Aren’t you glad I don’t work in your office?
Read about: a convicted liar, tornado losses, the ratings game, or an insurance agents’ association president.
It’s all good. Heck, it’s all grrrreat!
A lobbyist’s understanding of the free market
I was reading this story about insurance reform (hey, it’s a living) in Texas and was struck by a remarkable quote.
The insurance industry essentially struck a deal with Texas politicians. In exchange for a temporary freeze on homeowners rates, the state will move to what’s called a file-and-use system at the end of next year. Under that system, insurers would be free to set rates with only minimal regulation.
So here’s how Beam Floyd, an industry lobbyist, sums up the deal: “The first phase of this is to grab hold of the marketplace. Once we have a hold of the marketplace, we will move toward a system that allows for more market competition.”
Beautifully ironic.
I’ve animatriculated
Karen and I saw “The Animatrix” last night, and I thought it was really great.
There are many very interesting animation styles employed in these nine shorts inspired by “The Matrix.” Some work better than others, depending on your taste, essentially — but even those episodes I didn’t find mind-blowing had something to recommend them.
What “The Animatrix” shows very convincingly is how compelling the world of “The Matrix” is because it can be taken in so many directions, from MTVish teen angst to Chandleresque private eye to trippy ruminations on robot slavery.
It’s not crucial to appreciating “The Matrix” theatrical releases, but it’s an excellent supplement.
Snuggle is in the hizzouse …
Check out Snuggle’s makeover, which includes galavanting about with a Brazilian supermodel. “He’s terrific on sheets,” a company exec says.
Thanks to The Agitator for the link.
P.S. Check out the Snugglezone.
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