Monday Monday

Three quick items for a Monday.

#1 Dave. Everyone should be so lucky to have a picture someday that looks as good as this:

#2 How I met your mother, so good. I know many of you enjoy Jack Bauer and 24. I think this is mostly because when you go to work the next day you can say, "Hey did you see 24 last night?" to the guy who sits next to you that wears the short athletic sock with the dress shoe. So 24's good and all, but you're truly missing an outstanding show in "How I met Your Mother." CBS does a nice job with this and odds are the chigs are better too. They closed out this weeks episode with the song Fernando, which is equally outstanding. Don't knock it until you try it.

#3 Cook died today. In this time of unrest, we morn together. In honor of Cook, all fountain soda machines will be filled at half glass.

R.I.P Buddy!

Idol Update...Only 12 left!!!

I am sorry to report, that due to last week's move, I missed several episodes. However, I did not want to leave all of you on the edge of your seats, wondering who will not be back for this week's showdown.

I can, however, assure you of the following: all four of the contestants that were cut really sucked. Three should not have been there in the first place - terrible singing, terrible style, terrible everything.

However, special mention should be made for one elite contestant who is no longer with us. Although Alaina was not the most talented constestant, she was one of the hottest the show has seen in some time. Her singing just couldnt compete with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, whose career accomplishments include the song of Avalon 2004-2006, Since you Been Gone, and critically acclaimed films, such as From Justin to Kelly. Nor could Alaina keep up with the star power of Tony Romo's girlfriend, Carrie underwood. Nonetheless, she will be missed. Please see my special photo montage of her below...

Rankings:

Since I didnt see last week, I cant go into too much detail here. However, as of today, it is a two person race:

Still holding on to the #1 slot is Lakisha Jones. However, Melinda Doolittle is hot on her heels. At this point, the rest are just spectators. And if the underdogs dont make their moves quickly, their 15 minutes will be up sooner than they think.

TMS.

High Hopes

Welcome back...

Poem by Harry Kalas:

This is to the Philadelphia Fan

To Laud your passion as best I can

Your loyalty is unsurpassed

Be the Fightins in first or last

We come to the park each day

Looking forward to another fray

Because we know you'll be there

We know you really care

You give the opposing pitcher fits

Because as one loyalist shouts, "Everybody hits"

To be sure in Philly, there might be some boos

Because you passionate fans, like the manager, hate to lose

Your reaction to the action on the field that you impart

Spurs us as broadcasters to call the game with enthusiasm and heart

We feel your passion through and through

Philadelphia fans, I love you.

Any Given Sunday

Friends,

As its been widely reported and as many of you know we've had a couple men down this weekend, from various illnesses.

This of course does not take into account the number of our buddies that are suffer from chronic retardness or are walking sesspools of sexual yuk. That also doesn't mention the high number of us that have pulled the pin, balding, bald, or have suffered mild heart attacks. They're going to continue to down that path regardless.

Here's to the good guys getting back on their feet.

Getter BetterMan!

Cape Codpiece League

Are you as thrilled as I am that Spring Training is here?





When did Goon sign with the Rays?


On another baseball note, one of my favorites celebrates her birthday this weekend. Here's to a great set of cans, toothy smile, and fantastic full seat.



I say baseball note because she gives an oscar-worthy performance in what should have won best picture in 2001. Suumer Catch was and remains tremendous. Simpy put, recall this gem of a scene.








Quoteable: Why are you so scard off everything! Success? Love? You say you love getting on that mound and playing baseball! Why would you ever settle for cutting grass?

Genius.