Author: fasted86

Briefly.

Some people think they are champagne in a glass, when in actual fact they are luke warm piss in a plastic cup.

Trivia #1: Who was Gutzon Borglum?
Trivia #2: Cheez-Its were invented in what year? – 1918, 1921, 1925, 1930, 1932, 1941
Trivia #3: I was talking about this on Monday so this is a layup for several of you. What is a Sports Equinox?
Trivia #4: Sandy Koufax is one of just two pitchers in MLB history to win multiple World Series championships, two Cy Young Awards, throw multiple no-hitters and be elected to multiple All-Star games. Who is the other?

On this date: October 31, 1541, Michelangelo finishes painting “The Last Judgment” on the altar wall of the Sistine Chape in Vatican City
October 31, 1799, Francisco Goya is appointed first court painter at the Spanish court in Madrid, the highest honor for a Spanish painter
October 31, 1868, Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers
October 31, 1918, The Spanish flu kills 21,000 people in the US in a single week
October 31, 1923, 160 consecutive days of 100 degrees F begin at Marble Bar, Australia
October 31, 1941, Mount Rushmore Monument is completed in South Dakota, designed by Gutzon Borglum
October 31, 1970, Jim Morrison is sentenced to six months in jail and a $500 fine for indecent exposure and open profanity, though remains free on a $50,000 bond pending appeal
October 31, 1981, “The War of the Worlds,” the first live American radio drama in 25 years, is broadcast on NBC on Halloween
October 31, 1988, First Monday Night NFL game played in Indianapolis; Colts beat Denver Broncos, 55-23
October 31, 1992, Roman Catholic church apologizes for its treatment of Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei after 359 years, acknowledging he had been right about the Earth revolving around the Sun
October 31, 2017, A judge on Maui, Hawaii, orders a man to write 144 compliments to his ex-girlfriend after violating a protection order by sending her 144 malicious text messages and calls – Really!
October 31, 2022, Taylor Swift becomes the first artist in history to claim all top 10 slots on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with 10 tracks from her album “Midnights” – Swifty!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Opportunity, and I don’t knock twice!

Great World Series so far. Records galore are being broken. And not for nothing, but Dodgers Stadium is gorgeous.

In the 8^th inning Tuesday night, the camera panned over Dodger Stadium and showed 6, I assume “celebrities.” I recognized two of them. I’m getting older I guess…

Go away: Jason Kelce

Article I’ll skip: Jasn Kelce criticizes NFL fines for players who speak out on officiating decisions. (Who listens to this buffoon?)

Good news: The U.S. has only “scratched the surface” of its oil potential, with new technologies and untapped resources emerging that could help cement America’s energy dominance for years to come.

Not good news: The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Melissa continues to rise after the catastrophic and historic hurricane tore paths of destruction across the Caribbean, making destructive landfalls in both Jamaica and Cuba over the past few days. Communications remain unreliable across many areas after the storm damaged critical infrastructure, but reports of fatalities are starting to climb.

DYK, other than the one-point game between the Jets and Bengals (39-38) last week, all 12 other NFL games were decided by 10 or more points!

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: See the answer to trivia question #2.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Broccoli.
Broccoli who?
Broccoli doesn’t have a last name, you big silly!

Chris Berman is still The Man!

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: A massive online leak has exposed more than 183 million stolen email passwords gathered from years of malware infections, phishing campaigns and older data breaches. Cybersecurity experts say it is one of the largest compilations of stolen credentials ever discovered.

I just bought a sweet car online. It was previously owned by Neil Diamond.

Trivia #1 answer: Who was Gutzon Borglum? – See “On this date” above.
Trivia #2 answer: Cheez-Its were invented in what year? – 1918, 1921, 1925, 1930, 1932, 1941 – Initially marketed as “baked rarebit”, the Green & Green Company filed for the Cheez-It logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 23, 1921.
Trivia #3 answer: I was talking about this on Monday so this is a layup for several of you. What is a Sports Equinox? – It is a day when all four major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) all hold games on the same day. There have only been 32 such days in history with the first occurring in 1971. This past Monday was one such day.
Trivia #4: Sandy Koufax is one of just two pitchers in MLB history to win multiple World Series championships, two Cy Young Awards, throw multiple no-hitters and be elected to multiple All-Star games. Who is the other? – The Giants’ Tim Lincecum

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Will you remember me in a minute?
Yes.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
You forgot me already!?

Happy National Knock Knock Joke Day! (See what I did there?)
And a big “Happy Birthday” to my mother!

Not everyone gets a chance to grow old, so appreciate every single day of your life.

Come on downtown this afternoon. It would be my privilege to serve you a beverage.

“Where it began
I can’t begin to knowin’
But then I know it’s growin’ strong

Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who’d have believed you’d come along”

Neil Diamond (Sweet Caroline)

Bonus!

Briefly. (It didn’t turn out that way…)

“How to Remove Leaves from Your Lawn” – By Ray King

Trivia #1: What was the 1st European country to require an emergency loan as a result of the financial crisis? The country received a £1.3 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2008. – Greece, Belarus, Serbia, Iceland, Estonia, Moldova
Trivia #2: Highest career batting average as a member of the Red Sox. Put the top 6 in order of highest to lowest – Nomar Garciaparra, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Wade Boggs, Pete Runnels, Tris Speaker
Trivia #3: The medical condition “Ageusia” is the complete loss of what?
Trivia #4: Tom Brady threw touchdown passes to 98 different players. What quarterback is #2 all-time with touchdown passes to 73 different players? – Drew Brees, Steve DeBerg, Vinny Testaverde, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Drake Maye, Paul Fenlon
Trivia #5: The Atlanta Falcons’ left tackle Jake Matthews has only missed one game in his 12-year career. How many times in his career has he appeared on an injury report prior to a game? – 1, 3, 7, 11, ,14, 17, 21

On this date: October 24, 79, Mt. Vesuvius erupts, burying the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae and killing thousands.
October 24, 1601, Johannes Kepler succeeds Tycho Brahe as imperial mathematician to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II
October 24, 1861, West Virginia secedes from Virginia
October 24, 1908, Edward Meeker hits the charts with “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”; songwriters Edward Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth had yet to attend a baseball game, the 1st recording is often misattributed to singer Billy Murray
October 24, 1929, “Black Thursday”, start of stock market crash of 1929, Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 12.8%
October 24, 1946, A camera on board the V-2 No. 13 rocket launched from White Sands, USA, takes the first photograph of Earth from outer space
October 24, 2018, Scientists confirm East Island in Hawaii, half a mile long, has been wiped out after contact with Hurricane Walaka

Do you know what’s cool? When you block a phone number on your phone and later get a message saying that the number was calling you and has actually been blocked. That’s awesome!

Go away: All those involved in the recently exposed gambling/betting scandal. Now, all of those people who once said; “sports are fixed!” can now say; “I told you so!” You think about “everything” you can bet on nowadays and I think this is jut the tip of the iceberg.

Article I’ll skip: Japan’s Kit Kat craze produced more than 200 flavors – many limited-time.

Good news: High school athletes in Massachusetts would be required to undergo cardiac tests to screen for heart conditions under a new proposal on Beacon Hill that would mandate that health insurers foot the bill for the examinations. The legislation would require public school students in grades 9-12 to complete an electrocardiogram as part of their sports physical at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The proposal, dubbed “Freddy’s Law,” was named after Freddy Espinal, a 17-year-old Peabody Veterans Memorial High School junior who died in September 2024 from sudden cardiac arrest during wrestling practice. Great proposal, says I.

I’ve often heard that “icy” is the easiest word to spell. Looking at it now, I see why.

Last Saturday I was watching Washington St vs. Virginia football and a commercial came on for “Marco’s Pizza.” Not Papa John, not Little Caeser’s, not Pizza Hut, not Domino’s. Who the hell is Marco?

They said it: “A win over Philadelphia would be great.” – Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Brad Stevens before Wednesday night’s season opener vs the Sixers, when asked what he wanted for a birthday present. Sorry Brad. I’m not sure about the Celtics. They should have won that game.

Those who know the game of hockey are already hating on the Bruins. It may be a long winter for Bruins and Celtics’ fans.

Speaking of the Bruins… Can anyone figure out the New York Football Giants? Three weeks ago, they committed 5 turnovers and lost to the now 1-6 Saints. Two weeks ago, they toppled last year’s Super Bowl champs, the Eagles, 34-17 and last Sunday, they blew a 32-point lead in losing to the Broncos. In that game, the Jints led 32-0 after three quarters only to blow the lead and the game. Going into that game, NFL teams that led by 18 or more points with 6 or fewer minutes remaining were 1,601-0! Not anymore…

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: One day, we might see glowing cities of glass scattered across the Moon’s surface, shining softly under Earth’s light. NASA is teaming up with Skyeports, a California-based company, to explore how lunar dust could be turned into massive glass spheres strong enough to live in. These futuristic, transparent habitats could become the first real homes for astronauts on the Moon.

The five second rule doesn’t work if you have a two second dog.

I am really torn in regards to this World Series. I can’t root for either team. Oh well, I guess I’ll just root for Shohei Ohtani to continue to do the ridiculous. For those of you not in the know, in his last game, he pitched 6 innings, struck out 10 batters and hit three homeruns himself. Machine-like.

Don’t be that guy. Don’t fire up a power tool before 7:00A.M., unless your nearest neighbor lives miles away.

Trivia #1 answer: What was the 1st European country to require an emergency loan as a result of the financial crisis? The country received a £1.3 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2008. – Greece, Belarus, Serbia, Iceland, Estonia, Moldova – Iceland
Trivia #2 answer: Highest career batting average as a member of the Red Sox. Put the top 6 in order of highest to lowest – Nomar Garciaparra, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Wade Boggs, Pete Runnels, Tris Speaker – Ted Williams (.344), Wade Boggs (.338), Tris Speaker (.337), Nomar Garciaparra (.323), Pete Runnels (.320), Jimmie Foxx (.320)
Trivia #3 answer: The medical condition “Ageusia” is the complete loss of what? – The complete loss of taste
Trivia #4 answer: Tom Brady threw touchdown passes to 98 different players. What quarterback is #2 all-time with touchdown passes to 73 different players? – Drew Brees, Steve DeBerg, Vinny Testaverde, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Paul Fenlon – Drew Brees
Trivia #5 answer: The Atlanta Falcons’ left tackle Jake Matthews has only missed one game in his 12-year career. How many times in his career has he appeared on an injury report prior to a game? – 1, 3, 7, 11, ,14, 17, 21 – Last week he appeared on the injury report (as ‘questionable’) for only the 11^th time in his career.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Bologna Day!

Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don’t have.

Let a little more music into your life.

“Lay me on the ground
Or fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?

Whoa. Heaven, let your light shine down
Whoa. Heaven, let your light shine down
Whoa. Heaven, let your light shine down
Whoa. Heaven, let your light shine down”

Collective Soul (Shine)

Briefly.

I grew up thinking my Dad was always irritated for no reason. Now look at me, Always Irritated Jr.

Trivia #1: In 2004, Ichiro Suzuki finished the season with 262 hits, still the most ever. Places 2-9 happened in the years between 1911-1930. What player is at #10 with 242 hits in 2001.
Trivia #2: What is ‘Hg’ in the periodic table?
Trivia #3: Who has the most passing yards in a single game in the NFL? – Tom Brady Nick Foles, Kurt Warner, Dan Fouts, Ken O’Brien, Brett Favre

On this date: October 17, 415, Jewish autonomy in Palestine ended by the Romans and Raban Gamliel forced from office
October 17, 1814, London Beer Flood: A burst vat at Meux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, killing eight, with a possible ninth later from alcohol poisoning
October 17, 1816, 1st British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Willie Park Sr. wins the inaugural event by two strokes over fellow Scot Tom Morris Sr.
October 17, 1933, Albert Enistein arrives in US as a refugee from Nazi Germany
October 17, 1956, Chess “Game of the Century”: 13-year-old Bobby Fischer defeats 1953 U.S. Champion Donald Byrne in the Rosenwald Memorial Tournament at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City
October 17, 1972, Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-Ling,” is #1
October 17, 1979, Mother Theresa of Calcutta awarded Nobel Peace Prize
October 17, 2003, Pinnacle is fitted on the roof of Taipei 101, a 101-floor skyscraper in Taipei, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by 50 meters (165 feet) to become the world’s tallest high-rise (Really)
October 17, 2020, Chicago is declared the “rattiest city” in America for the sixth year in a row by pest control service Orkin (That streak is up to 10)

Go away: LeBron James, out with a sciatica issue. Who else remembers Larry Bird lying on his back to stretch it out during breaks in a game only to go back in. Hang it up.

Article I’ll skip: Jennifer Lopez admits she’s never felt truly loved, exes weren’t ‘capable’

Not all construction work is enjoyable. For example, drilling a hole is boring, but fastening pieces of metal together is riveting.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Farmers’ Almanac predictions for the Northeast winter generally indicate above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation, but with some significant snow expected in late December and late February.

They said it: “Money comes and goes, but legacy? That’s something you build with your heart. I’m here to give everything I’ve got to Boston, because this city gave me more than I could ever ask for. This jersey means more than any paycheck.” – The Red Sox’ Trevor Story

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: OpenAI will soon lower restrictions on the content ChatGPT can produce, allowing the service to create “erotica” if users wish.

A pun enters a room and kills ten people. Pun in, ten dead.

Don’t be that guy. Let the person cross the street in front of you. Jeez.

Trivia #1 answer: In 2004, Ichiro Suzuki finished the season with 262 hits, still the most ever. Places 2-9 happened in the years between 1911-1930. What player is at #10 with 242 hits in 2001. – Ichiro Suzuki
Trivia #2 answer: What is ‘Hg’ in the periodic table? – Mercury
Trivia #3 answer: Who has the most passing yards in a single game in the NFL? – Tom Brady Nick Foles, Kurt Warner, Dan Fouts, Ken O’Brien, Brett Favre – Kurt Warner (546 in 2000)

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Mulligan Day! (Now, we all know golfers who celebrate this throughout the year, don’t we?)

The world needs more tee boxes and less X-boxes.

“Well it’s all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it’s all right, if you live the life you please
Well it’s all right, doing the best you can
Well it’s all right, as long as you lend a hand”

The Traveling Wilburys (End of the Line)

Bonus!

Chuck Berry (My Ding-a-Ling)

Briefly.

Every morning, I announce to my family that I’m going jogging, but then I don’t go. It’s a running joke…

Trivia #1: Who is Gary Lee Weinrib?
Trivia #2: What MLB player broke up at least 81 no-hitters by hitting a homerun?

On this date: October 10, 354, Roman Emperor Constantius gives grand circus and theater shows to mark 30th year of his reign as Caesar in Arles
October 10, 1871, The Great Chicago Fire is finally extinguished after three days, leaving approximately 300 dead, 100,000 homeless, and causing $222 million in damage
October 10. 1892, Entire Hong Kong national cricket team dies in shipwreck off Taiwan
October 10, 1943, US bombers accidentally strike Enschede, Netherlands, causing 151 deaths
October 10, 2019, 3,500 women are allowed to attend a football match in Iran for a World Cup qualifier in Tehran for the first time since the Islamic Revolution
October 10, 2024, Harry Brook’s 317 and Joe Root’s 262 share the highest-ever partnership (454) by England on day four of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan; it is the fourth-highest partnership of all time in Test cricket – Really!

The Red Sox lost their Wildcard series and are out of the playoffs, but somehow, the Yankees then get eliminated and the world is right again. Funny how that happens.

Wanna get away? Last night, the LA Dodgers had the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the 11th with outfielder Andy Pages at the plate against Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering. Pages hit a bouncing grounder to Kerkering, who had a tough time fielding the ball. He needed to make a rushed throw to the catcher J.T. Realmuto, but he tossed it too high and out of his reach. Game over, season over. DOH!

Go away: Boston Red Sox (The Bruins are 2-0!)

I am all-in with Patriots’ coach Mike Vrabel. What gonads he has for believing in Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson had fumbled something like 79(ish) times when, last Sunday night, he fumbled on his first carry. He ended up scoring two touchdowns in the Pats’ upset win over the Buffaloed Bills.

Article I’ll skip: Common foods may be unexpectedly spiking blood sugar, increasing diabetes risk. (You lost me at “may be”)

Tums is missing out on selling pumpkin spice flavored antacid and calling it Autums.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: After their first 18 regular season games, Tom Brady was 319 for 494, 3,412 yards, 23 TDs and 13 INTs, and Drake Maye was 338 for 491 for 3,527 yards, 22 TDs and 12 INTs.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: The Sonoma County Department of Public Health’s Interim Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith in California wine country is beefing up its vaccine recommendations and instituting a mask mandate, citing “greater risk” of contracting COVID-19 amid the start of the annual flu season.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse, part deux: A woman in Texas was shot and killed in a PetSmart parking lot after an argument over not saying “thank you” for opening the door.  Cecilia Simpson, 41, was shot several times outside a PetSmart in Dallas. A witness told police that Simpson held the door open for Keona Zachyua Hampton, 22, at a Five Below store. Simpson allegedly became irritated that Hampton didn’t thank her for holding the door open, triggering an argument.

When I was a child, I used to enjoy making sandcastles with my father. That was really nice until my grandmother made me put the urn back on the mantle.

Don’t be that guy. Open the door for her, whomever she is.

Trivia #1 answer: Who is Gary Lee Weinrib? – He is otherwise known as Geddy Lee from the rock band Rush. (I know probably one person who got this correct answer)
Trivia #2: What MLB player broke up at least 81 no-hitters by hitting a homerun? – Ricky Henderson by virtue of hitting 81 game-leadoff homeruns when the opposing pitcher had clearly not given up a hit. Wait, what???

R.I.P. Mike Greenwell (62), a two-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox who played 12 years in the majors (all with the Sox), has died after a battle with thyroid cancer. “Greenie” was runner-up to Jose Canseco in the 1988 AL MVP voting and later was inducted into the Red Sox HOF. Something about Greenie, I was a big fan.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Walk to a Park Day!

The older you get, the more you realize how precious life is. You no longer crave drama, conflict or stress. All you want are good friends, a cozy home, food on the table, and people who make you happy.

“She’s got something that moves my soul
And she knows
I’d love to love her
But she lets me down every time
Can’t make her mine
She’s no one’s lover”

The Grass Roots (Temptation Eyes)

Briefly. (I wonder these days but still, I did it! I extended my streak of consecutive days alive!)

I’m writing a book about beer. I’m on my fourth draft.

Trivia #1: Fatal lightning strikes in the U.S. this year are at? – 0, 3, 7, 11, 16, 23, 30, 57
Trivia #2: Who was the NY Yankees last 20-game winner?
Trivia #3: Which European player once went 12 consecutive Ryder Cup matches without losing? – Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Howard Clark, Francesco Molinari, Seve Ballesteros, Thomas Bjorn

On this date: September 26, 46 BC, Julius Caesar dedicates a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the Battle of Pharsalus
September 26, 1665, Height of the Great Plague of London as 7,165 people die throughout the previous week
September 26, 1962, TV comedy series “The Beverly Hillbillies” premieres on CBS
September, 26, 1964, TV sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” starring Bob Denver as Gilligan, debuts on CBS
September 26, 1988, Canada’s Ben Johnson is stripped of his 100-m gold after failing a drug test
September 26, 2017, The video game Fortnite: Battle Royale is released, eventually becoming one of the most popular games worldwide

People often ask me; “Ed, you haven’t updated us on the Colorado Rockies lately. How are they doing?” Note: No one has even mentioned the Rockies to me. Why? Because no one cares and neither do I.

Fill me to the marrow…

Article I’ll skip: US 7-Elevens getting Japanese makeover with $13B bet to bring upgrades, fresh food

They said it: “Everyone wanted to make it in America, it’s the land of opportunity. And I still believe it’s the best country in the world, and if you come here and work hard and dedicate yourself, you can be or do whatever you want.” – Rory McIlroy. McIlroy was part of the last team to win a road Ryder Cup in 2012, and he surely hopes to repeat history, in fact, he predicted it shortly after Europe’s win over Team USA two years ago. However, McIlroy spoke of his appreciation for what he called “the best country in the world.”

That’s right!

Playing with tigers, you’re doing it wrong. An Oklahoma man linked to Joe Exotic, featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King,” was killed during a tiger performance in Oklahoma. Ryan Easley, 37, was the owner of Growler Pines Tiger Preserve. He “lost his life in an accident involving a tiger” on Saturday, the preserve said.

Warning: The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.

U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A.!

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: You may soon drive to an airport, then fly home. Alef Aeronautics announced formal agreements with Half Moon Bay and Hollister airports to begin test operations of a road-legal, vertical-takeoff flying car. This vehicle will drive and then take off vertically, operating alongside other aircraft. Those airports now join the company’s three existing test locations, making five in total.

The Red Sox need another day/win. LFG!

Speaking of the Patriots… Drake Maye. Is he “the guy?”

Good news: Scientists have found that specially formulated eye drops could restore close-up vision for many patients, offering a non-surgical, non-glasses approach to age-related vision loss. The study, presented on Sept. 14 at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Denmark, followed 766 patients, most in their mid-50s, who were experiencing the classic symptoms of presbyopia. 

Trivia #1 answer: Fatal lightning strikes in the U.S. this year are at? – 0, 3, 7, 11, 16, 23, 30, 57 – There have been 16 fatalities this year so far
Trivia #2: Who was the NY Yankees last 20-game winner? – CC Sabathia (21 in 2010)
Trivia #3: Which European player once went 12 consecutive Ryder Cup matches without losing? – Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Howard Clark, Francesco Molinari, Seve Ballesteros, Thomas Bjorn – Lee Westwood

“Captain, sensors have jut detected a meteor 5,280 feet in length.”
“That’ rather large, isn’t it Spock?”
“Yes sir, it appears to be some sort of milestone.”

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Dumpling Day!

Do you want to be the singer or do you want to be the song?

“She was the color of the Indian summer
And we shared the hours without number
Until one day when the sky turned dark
And the winds grew wild
Caught by the rain and blinded by the lightning
We rode the storm out there on Thunder Island”

Jay Ferguson (Thunder Island)

Bonus – Because I need one

Briefly.  (Though not as brief as last week)

Pilot: “Ladies & gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. If you look out the right side of the aircraft, you will notice flight 195 challenging us to a race. I’ve turned the fasten your seat belt sign back on because shit is about to get real!”

Trivia #1: Who was the last Colorado Rockies pitcher to win 20 games in a season?
Trivia #2: What was the first country to allow women to vote? – New Zealand, Spain, France, United States, Canada, Portugal, Jamaica
Trivia #3: Who won the 2005 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2005)?

On this date: September 19, 335, Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I 
September 19, 1796, George Washington’s farewell address as US President is published
September 19, 1863, Battle of Chickamauga, GA (near Chattanooga) begins; Union forces retreat after a couple days of fighting
September 19, 1888, one of the first known modern beauty contests is held in Spa, Belgium
September, 19, 1953, “Adventures of Superman” TV series starring George Reeves premieres in syndication in the US
September 19, 1960, Chubby Checker’s cover version of “The Twist” hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
September 19, 1988, American diver Greg Louganis hits his head on the diving board during the 3 m springboard preliminaries at the Seoul Olympics; he recovers to qualify for the final, which he wins the following day
September 19, 1990, American gangster film “Goodfellas”, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro. Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta, premieres

“But don’t ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to”

Go away: Aaron Rodgers

I just don’t like Aaron Rodgers. I’m going to see him at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. While I would never hope he leaves the field on a stretcher, I hope he is able to walk off on his own… (I wonder if he misses changing Danica’s Patrick’s oil??)

Article I’ll skip: Belichick’s girlfriend reportedly lost a spot on Dancing with the Stars due to too many demands

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: X Square Robot just introduced Quanta X2, a highly advanced robotic butler designed for dexterity and versatility. Alongside the robot, it unveiled Wall-OSS, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model meant to power robots that can adapt to unpredictable real-world tasks. These big reveals come with a major funding boost of around $100 million in Series A+ backing led by Alibaba Cloud, with participation from HongShan, INCE Capital, Meituan, Legend Star and Legend Capital.

Artificial Intelligence. Let me tell you, that will never compensate for Natural Stupidity.

The Red Sox are killin’ me. (I love it!)

Good news: The “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2025 FA22 flew past Earth at more than 24,000 mph on Thursday (Sept. 18). The space rock was previously predicted to have a slim chance of impacting our planet in 2089, temporarily earning it the top spot on a major risk list.

You know those movies “Godzilla”, War of the Gargantua’s”, Jurassic Park”? How do they know what the dinosaurs sounded like? Are there audio clips out there somewhere??

Trivia #1 answer: Who was the last Colorado Rockies pitcher to win 20 games in a season? – They have never had one
Trivia #2: What was the first country to allow women to vote? – New Zealand, Spain, France, United States, Canada, Portugal, Jamaica – New Zealand (1893)
Trivia #3: Who won the 2005 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2005)? – Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB), New England Patriots (NFL)

Old age is when it takes you longer to get over a good time than to have it.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Talk Like a Pirate Day! (Argh, argh, aaaaargh)

Chubby Checker (The Twist)

Bonus! (Great tune!)

“Now, when I talked to God I knew he’d understand
He said, ‘Stick by my side and I’ll be your guiding hand’”

Fleetwood Mac (Oh Well)

Briefly. (It didn’t run out that way…) And for those of you who look for this post at 5AM, yes, sometimes I post by 5AM. Sometimes, 6AM, 7AM, 8AM 9AM, usually not after 9AM. My point is, I’m not on the clock, so relax!

Last night I yanked a couple of nose hairs out just to see if it hurt. Judging by how fast my wife woke up screaming… I’m guessing quite a bit!

Trivia #1: Who is Johanfran Garcia and what is his nickname?
Trivia #2: In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) comes in one morning and sells the farm. Immediately after trading Carlos Pena, Billy eats what? – A Devil Dog, a pretzel, the remains off a breakfast sandwich, a Danish, a Dunkin Munchkin, a Twinkie
Trivia #3: In ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’, what heavy metal band is on the T-shirt worn by Beavis? – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for the last edition of College Gameday featuring Lee Corso, who is retiring. When you have 7 minutes, I recommend watching the following tribute to Corso. It is always healthy to get a little misty-eyed first thing in the morning.

On this date: August 29, 708, Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708)
August 29, 1708, Raid in Haverhill, Massachusetts by French, Algonquin, and Abenaki forces kill or capture 40 people
August 29, 1862, Battle of Aspromonte; Italian royal forces defeat rebels in southern Italy, taking its leader Guiseppe Garibaldi prisoner
August 29, 1885, Boxing’s 1st heavyweight title fight with 3-oz gloves & 3-minute rounds fought between American boxers John L. Sullivan & Dominick McCaffrey in Cincinnati, Ohio
August 29, 1958, Cliff Richard and the Drifters release their debut single “Move It,” credited as the first British rock ‘n’ roll song
August 29, 1997, Netflix is founded by Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings in Scotts Valley, California, as an online DVD rental business
August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina makes its second and third landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, devastating much of the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing more than 1,836 people and causing over $115 billion in damage
August 29, 2013, Actor Gary Sinise is named an honorary Marine by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Can you say; “Leuitenant Dan!?”)

Curious, I did a little more research into the aforementioned “raid on Haverhill.” – The Raid on Haverhill was a military engagement that took place on August 29, 1708, during Queen Anne’s War. French, Alonquin and Abenaki warriors under the command of Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouville descended on Haverhill, then a small frontier community in the Providence of Massachusetts Bay. In the surprise attack, 16 people were killed and another 14 to 24 were taken captive. A rapid militia muster gave chase, and in a skirmish later in the day, nine of the French and Indian party were killed and some of their prisoners escaped. Haverhill was not the original target of the raiders. Expecting a larger Indian contingent, French authorities planned to engage in a series of raids on the communities of the Piscataqua River. However, the unwillingness of some Indian tribes to participate in the expedition forced the French to reduce the scope of the operation and choose an easier target.

So there…

Apparently, there is another sequel to the Bourne movie series coming out and it will star a former New England Patriot. It will be called the Bourne Delinquency.

Go away: Micah Parsons (I really can’t believe Dallas traded this guy. As much history and tradition that the Cowboys have, this has to be one of the worst moves they’ve made, ever.)

OK, so the Red Sox are fun to watch. Please, please, no late-season swoon, please.

I don’t know about you Patriots’ fans out there, but I’m rooting for the University of North Carolina and new head coach Bill Belichick. In what appears to be a natural setting for Bill, the Tarheels open next Monday Night.

Buckle-up! College football beings for real this weekend!

Go Irish!

I hate it when I see an old person and then realize we went to school together.

Article I’ll skip: LeBron James Swings into a New Passion for Golf

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Trey Wright was over the moon for his new girlfriend, a cheerleader he’d been dating going into summer break from school. But after an apparent fight, she allegedly set him up to die, then visited the hospital before his family knew what happened. Gianna Kistenmacher, 17, is being charged as an adult after authorities say she brought Devan Raper, 19, to Wright’s location, knowing he was armed, angry and allegedly willing to shoot. In all, there are seven teens who are either over 18 or being charged as adults – plus another two juveniles, who are all accused of playing a role in the setup and shooting.

Good news: Sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable – but it doesn’t have to be a diet disaster. Though fast food has long been associated with gaining weight, a nutritionist said that you can eat select McDonald’s meals without packing on lots of pounds. The key is moderation and focusing on protein – and these “diet-friendly” options shouldn’t be consumed every day. (Editor’s note: “Sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable”? That’s wrong right there, folks. Keep driving!

“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

Trivia #1 answer: Trivia #1: Who is Johanfran Garcia and what is his nickname? – Last week, we gave you Jhostynxon Garcia, “The Password.” Johanfran is J’s brother, who plays for Single A Greenville (Red Sox). His nickname is “The Username” (can’t make that shit up!)
Trivia #2 answer: In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) comes in one morning and sells the farm. Immediately after trading Carlos Pena, Billy eats what? – A Devil Dog, a pretzel, the remains off a breakfast sandwich, a Danish, a Dunkin Munchkin, a Twinkie – Billy consumes a Twinkie (2 bites!)
Trivia #3 answer: In ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’, what heavy metal band is on the T-shirt worn by Beavis? – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest – Metallica (AC/DC is on Butthead’s T-shirt)

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Lemon Juice Day!

Not to brag but I was alive when you could slam the phone down to hang up on someone. It was spectacular!

“C’mon pretty baby let’s a move it and a-groove it
Well shake oh baby, shake oh honey, please don’t lose it
The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul
Well, let me tell you baby, it’s called rock ‘n’ roll”

Cliff Richard and the Drifters (Move it) – Rock ‘n Roll, baby!

This one’s for Beavis!

Briefly.

To the man in the wheelchair who stole my camouflage jacket… You can hide but you can’t run.

Trivia #1: Who is the only MLB player to record at least 500 hits for 4 different teams?
Trivia #2: Who was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1994?
Trivia #3: Who is Jhostynxon Garcia and what is his nickname?

On this date: August 22, 392, Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor, though unrecognized by  Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius
August 22, 1798, French troops land at Kilcummin Harbour in County Mayo, Ireland, to aid Wolfe Tone’s United Irishmen in the Irish Rebellion
August 22, 1864, First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva “for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field” is signed by 12 nations
August 22, 1902, US President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first US president to ride in an electric car
August 22, 1959, American Football League is officially named at a meeting in Dallas, Texas; charter members are Dallas, New York, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul
August 22, 2018, Longest-ever bull market for Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index at 3,453 days (using a 19.9% decline in 1990 as the start)

Go away: Cracker Barrel

Speaking of the Red Sox… The team has their annual NFL fantasy draft coming up. How did they determine the draft order? Bench coach, and former Sox’ captain, Jason Varitek took batting practice and got one swing for each person in the draft. Depending on how far he hit it for each person, that was where they fell in the draft order. Poor Greg Weissert got the last pick as his ball was fouled into the top of the batting cage.

Hiding the evidence, you’re doing it wrong: The body of Sheylla Cabrera, 33, was found on Aug. 13 in Angeles National Forest wrapped in a tarp or sheet similar to the one her husband, 36-year-old Jossimar Cabrera, was seen pulling the day before on camera footage. DOH!

Thankfully, preseason football is almost over.

Go Pats!

I wish mosquitos would suck fat instead of blood.

Article I’ll skip: Fever star’s injury woes deepen as teammates reveal ‘day-by-day’ struggle

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: For many college students, back-to-school prep isn’t just about dorm decor and classroom supplies. A growing number of parents are reportedly sending their kids back to school with Narcan.
This week’s sign of the apocalypse, part deux: You can now play the lottery via DraftKings.

Good news: The Chicago Bears may have Caleb Williams as the future at quarterback, but the dedication of his backup, Tyson Bagent, led general manager Ryan Poles to give him a reported two-year, $10 million contract extension. “A lot of people don’t know this, but my dad is my right-hand man,” Bagent told reporters while wiping away tears. “He didn’t have running water until high school, so there’s definitely a lot of people I can certainly help with this gift I’ve been blessed with. It’s certainly a weight off my shoulders and my family’s shoulders.” Cool story.

There’s still plenty of good in this world. If you don’t see it, maybe it’s your turn to be it.

Trivia #1 answer: Who is the only MLB player to record at least 500 hits for 4 different teams? – Rusty Staub – Houston Astros (792), NY Mets (709), Detroit Tigers (582), Montreal Expos (531), plus… Texas Rangers (102)
Trivia #2 answer: Who was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1994? – Barry Sanders
Trivia #3 answer: Who is Jhostynxon Garcia and what is his nickname? – He is a Boston Red Sox prospect who was called up to the Major League team in August 2025. His nickname “Password” comes from his first name, Jhostynxon, which is difficult to pronounce and spell. Funny

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!

Defense lawyer to the police officer: “A woman shot her husband because he stepped on her freshly mopped floor.”
Police officer: “That is correct.”
Defense lawyer: “And it took you 20 minutes to arrest her. Why?”
Police officer: “Because the floor was still wet.”

“There is a house in New Orleans
They call the Rising Sun
And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
And God, I know I’m one

My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin’ man
Down in New Orleans”

The Animals (The House of the Rising Sun)