Briefly.
A truck loaded with Vicks Vaporub overturned on the highway. Amazingly, there was no congestion for eight hours.
Thanks for being friends with me. Questionable life choice, but I appreciate it.
Trivia #1: When was the last year the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup? – 1958, 1960, 1964, 1967, 1969, 1973
Trivia #2: Justin Thomas just became only the 7th player since 1960 to win 16 or more events on the PGA tour and win multiple majors, before the age of 32. Which of the following is NOT in that group? – Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, David Duval, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus
Trivia #3: Who was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards? No hint, no multiple choice.
On this date: April 25, 1644, Last Ming Emperor Chongzhen hangs himself from a tree on Jing Mountain, Beijing, rather than be captured by forces of Li Zicheng
April 25, 1719, Danuel Defoe publishes “Robinson Crusoe”, regarded as the 1st English novel
April 25, 1886, Sigmund Freud opens his first neurologist practice at Rathausstrasse 7 in Vienna
April 25, 1950, Chuck Cooper becomes the 1st African American to be drafted into the NBA (for the Boston Celtics)
April 25, 1953, Francis Crick and James Watson’s discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is published in “Nature” magazine
April 25, 1964, Mark Panaro is born
April 25, 1981, Seattle Mariners manager Maury Wills is suspended for two games after ordering the Kingdome grounds crew to enlarge the batter’s boxes by one foot
April 25, 1993, NFL Draft: Washington State quarterback Drew Bledsoe is the first pick by New England Patriots
Will Campbell. I don’t know. The need was there but an offensive lineman is not a #4 overall draft pick. Just sayin’.
Speaking of which… after the pick of course they show highlights of whatever player was just drafted. In Campbell’s case, “Hey, nice block!” Please.
Go away: New lingo. Ya, I’m old school and I’m grumpy. And maybe these aren’t brand new but they bother me. Terms like “knock” (it’s a hit!), “dime” (it’s an assist!), “sweeper” (it’s a freakin’ curve ball!)
They said it: “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is… Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.” – Pope Francis
This week’s sign of the Apocalypse: Wrestlemania 41. 41!!!!!
Good news: A Florida State University student wanted to show her appreciation for the men and women in law enforcement who kept so many people safe after a recent mass shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured. So, she left them some cookies — along with a heartfelt “thank you” note.
Finally, it’s playoff time. Go Celtics!
Your weekends will last a lot longer if you start drinking on Thursdays.
Article I’ll skip: Top prospect Shedeur Sanders goes unselected in 1st round of NFL draft as freefall continues. Who really cares outside of his family?
Got your Real ID yet?
Trivia #1 answer: When was the last year the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup? – 1958, 1960, 1964, 1967, 1969, 1973 – 1967 (Currently the longest drought in the NHL. Speaking of which, I don’t recall baseball fans across the country feeling bad for us Sox’ fans before 2004 with the whole “1918” thing. So, screw the Maple Leafs. I hope they never win the cup again. 😊 )
Trivia #2 answer: Justin Thomas just became only the 7th player since 1960 to win 16 or more events on the PGA tour and win multiple majors, before the age of 32. Which of the following is NOT in that group? – Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, David Duval, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus – David Duval
Trivia #3 answer: Who was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards? No hint, no multiple choice. – Joe Namath (4,007 in 1967)
Due to the tariffs, Vietnamese women will only love American soldiers medium time. (If you know it, you know it)
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Hug a Plumber Day! (I suggest not to wait until the end of the day for this. Ewww!)
And Happy National Volunteer Week! It’s the end of the week, but you still have time. You’ve thought about it, now do it!
“Some may come and some may go
We will surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment’s sunlight
Fading in the grass”
– Ge Together (The Youngbloods)
Ed's Head On Friday 