Briefly.
Interviewer: “How would you describe yourself?”
Me: “Verbally, but I’ve also prepared a dance.”
Trivia? Let the NFL begin!
Trivia #1: True or false: The NFL’s opening game of 2003 was September 4th on a Thursday night. This was the first season that the opening game is not being played on a Sunday.
Trivia #2: Who holds the record for most passing yards in a single season? Drew Brees, Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, Justin Herbert, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Paul Fenlon
Trivia #3: Who has the most receiving yards in a single regular season game.
Trivia #4: What is the smallest NFL stadium?
On this date: September 11, 9, The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends after four days with a Germanic alliance defeating Roman forces and putting an end to expansion of the empire east of the Rhine
September 11, 1783, Benjamin Franklin writes “There never was a good war or bad peace”
September 11, 1789, Alexander Hamilton is appointed as the first Secretary of the US Treasury
September 11, 1910, First commercially successful electric bus line opens in Los Angeles
September 11, 1916, First true self-service supermarket, Clarence Saunders’ “Piggly Wiggly,” opens in Memphis, Tennessee
September 11, 1945, Physician Willem J. Kolff performs the first successful kidney dialysis, using his artificial kidney machine in the Netherlands
September 11, 1965, Beatles’ “Help!” album goes to #1 and stays at #1 for 9 weeks
September 11, 2001, Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 attempt to retake control of their hijacked plane from terrorists, causing the plane to crash in a Pennsylvania field, killing all 44 people on board
September 11, 2019, Water is detected for the first time on a planet outside our solar system, on exoplanet K2-18b, 110 light-years away; findings are published in “Nature Astronomy” (Ya, OK…)
25 years since 9/11, 2001. Incredible.
The teacher taught to the class that some words are pronounced with a silent ‘g’ like gnat, gnaw and sign. And on that same day, poor Angus got a new nickname.
To me, that Patriots loss the other night was incredibly deflating. They really need to right the ship next week and get their season going in the right direction.
Speaking of the Patriots… newly acquired wide receiver Romeo Doubs had more drops than receiving yards on Thursday. Get a new helmet!
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, putting its current business model on hold after five years of operations. The filing follows the early conclusion of its 2026 season in Indianapolis after its primary financial backer withdrew support. (I know I’ve commented several times on LIV Golf but, in the end, I don’t care about it.)
Article I’ll skip: Aaron Rodgers goes nuclear on ‘no fun’ Danica Patrick after explosive claims
You can’t make it up: The other night the NY Mets got things going by scoring eight runs early off Miami starting pitcher Janson Junk (3 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 1 BB, 0 K). in the Mets 15-14 win.
Good news: A father’s legacy is living on through a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps others navigate grief and trauma — two-and-a-half decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Launched on the 25th anniversary of the horrific attacks on U.S. soil, Doora is a new AI grief companion from Hold the Door, a nonprofit founded in memory of Ronald Fazio Sr., who was killed after helping his coworkers evacuate the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
Former Major League pitcher Thomas Pannone threw a nine-inning perfect game Monday night, leading the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls. The 32-year-old southpaw incredibly retired all 27 batters he faced on just 94 pitches. Very impressive!
Don’t be that guy: Take a drop and related penalty stroke instead of spending waaay too long searching for your ball. Not only is it just a freaking golf ball, but you’re holding up your partners and those behind you. Move on!
Someday we probably won’t remember what we shot, but we’ll remember the courses we played, the trips we took, the beers we drank, the laughs we had and the people standing beside us. That might be the best past about golf. (Ahhh, might be???)
Speaking of golf, I’m sorry but you won’t hear from me next Friday as I’ll be gallivanting, and golfing, in North Conway, NH for 3 days. I’ll catch up with you all the following Friday.
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Three young novice climbers were rescued last week after becoming stranded while descending Mount Shasta (CA) during a poorly prepared trip that relied heavily on AI-generated advice.
Gender Reveal parties, it’s a thing. I’ve never been to one, but have heard all about them, and have seen some pretty funny videos. Having said that, there’s no truth to the rumor that in Lawrence, MA, and other cities across the country, they have Father Reveal parties. Yes, four or more men line up, all sweating profusely, until the doctor on hand announces the results of a DNA test. Surprise!!!!
Trivia #1 answer: True or false: The NFL’s opening game of 2003 was September 4th on a Thursday night. This was the first season that the opening game is not being played on a Sunday. – False – This was true until the 2002 season, which also scheduled a Thursday night opening game.
Trivia #2 answer: Who holds the record for most passing yards in a single season? – Drew Brees, Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, Justin Herbert, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Paul Fenlon – Peyton Manning holds the record for most passing yards in a single season with 5,477 in 2013.
Trivia #3 answer: Who has the most receiving yards in a single regular season game? – Flipper Anderson (336 yards in 1989)
Trivia #4 answer: What is the smallest NFL stadium? The smallest NFL stadium is Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, which is home to the Chicago Bears. It has a seating capacity of just over 61,000.
The Lord said to John; “Come forth and you shall receive eternal life.” But John came fifth and won a toaster. (Worth a repeat from last week, eh?)
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy Patriot And National Day Of Service & Remembrance Day!
Finally, if you’ve never experienced a “life is short” moment in your life, congratulations. You are in a small group and are extremely lucky. Whether or not you have had such a moment before (or several), then get up and have yourself a day. Life can be incredibly short and end with little or no warning! I love you guys…
“(Now) And now my life has changed (My life has changed) in oh so many ways
(My independence) My independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) But ev’ry now (Every now and then) and then I feel so insecure
(I know that I) I know that I just need you like I’ve never done before
Help me if you can, I’m feeling down
And I do appreciate you being ’round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won’t you please, please help me?”
The Beatles (Help!)
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