Briefly.
No debt, ideal weight, 8 hours of sleep every night, mental health on track, the right nutrition, zero alcohol – this was my peak. I was eight… Good times
Trivia #1: “ABS” Challenge in MLB. What does it stand for?
Trivia #2: What color is a polar bear’s skin?
Trivia #3: Who holds the Red Sox record for homeruns by a rookie? – Walt Dropo, Fred Lynn, Tony Conigliaro, Carl Yastrzemski, Mo Vaughn, Jerry Remy
On this date: March 27, 196 BC, The Rosetta Stone and others like it are inscribed with the Decree of Memphis proclaiming the rule of the King of Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy V
March 27, 1790, The modern shoelace with an aglet patented in England by Harvey Kennedy
March 27, 1794, Naval Act of 1794 is signed by President George Washington, authorizing the building of six frigates and establishing a permanent US Navy
March 27, 1884, First long-distance telephone call, Boston to New York
March 27, 1972, Adolph Rupp retires after 42 years of coaching University of Kentucky
March 27, 1973, 45th Academy Awards: “The Godfather”, Marlon Brando & Liza Minnelli win; Brando declines the Oscar for Best Actor to protest Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans in film, in a speech by activist Sacheen Littlefeather
March 27, 1995, 67th Academy Awards: “Forrest Gump”, Jessica Lange & Tom Hanks win
Go Sox!
Did you know there are three places you can stay for free? In your lane, out of my way and WAY over there.
One of the new food items at Fenway Park – Lobstah Poutine. The dish, which comes in a boat-shaped box, comes with Cavendish Farms fries and Luke’s Lobster meat. It’s then topped with bacon, and clam chowder (instead of gravy).
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: See trivia question #2.
Look, I can’t stand Lebron James. Never liked him, never have, never will. I will say this; He recently broke the record for career games played at 1,612. He is currently averaging 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. Pretty sick. I still can’t stand him.
Good news: The mound visit Carter Baumler received Monday night from Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker wasn’t to remove the rookie right-hander from his last spring training outing, but rather to let him know he made the opening day roster. Schumaker emerged from the dugout after Baumler retired the first two Kansas City Royals batters in the fifth inning. Texas catcher Danny Jansen and all four infielders were also on the mound when the new Rangers skipper told the 24-year-old reliever he will start the season in the Texas bullpen. Great story.
Article I’ll skip: Ted Danson admits he can be a “d—k” after wife’s blunt wake-up call
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As Deep as the Grave.” The producers said that, before his death, Kilmer had signed on to perform in the movie but was unable to because of his health. Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it. (Gee thanks, Dad!)
Trivia #1 answer: “ABS” Challenge in MLB. What does it stand for? – Automated Ball-Strike
Trivia #2 answer: What color is a polar bear’s skin? – Polar bears have black skin beneath their fur, which absorbs solar radiation to help them retain warmth in the Arctic, while their fur is actually transparent and hollow rather than white. Their skin turns from pink at birth to black within a few months, and they have a thick, insulated layer of fat.
Trivia #3: Who holds the Red Sox record for homeruns by a rookie? – Walt Dropo, Fred Lynn, Tony Conigliaro, Carl Yastrzemski, Mo Vaughn, Jerry Remy – Walt Dropo (34 in 1950)
I can’t complain, but sometimes I still do…
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Joe Day! (Really)
Come on down and let me serve you a drink this afternoon. Let’s talk about the undefeated Red Sox.
Speaking of the Red Sox… Remember Kristian Campbell? Last season, the Red Sox’ rookie flashed his talent and opened eyes throughout Boston to the tune of an 8-year, $60M contract. Ya, he was recently optioned to Triple-A.
My friend Phillip had his lip removed. Now we just call him Phil.
“I can feel the hand of a stranger
And it’s tightening around my throat
Heaven help me, Heaven help me
Take this stranger from my boat
I’m your captain, I’m your captain
Though I’m feeling mighty sick
Everybody, listen to me
And return me my ship”
Grand Funk Railroad (I’m Your Captain)
Ed's Head On Friday 