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A series of deals that in the end will be basically meaningless as teams shuffle their never weres and never will bes around.

Today I approved the replacement microwave from our home warranty company, requested some paperwork from one of the courses we practice at, cleared about 50 emails, emptied suitcases from last week . . .

Monday for our golf tournament my players started in shorts/skirts and short sleeve shirts and ended with fleece, storm gear, winter hats, and over mittens between shots. We dropped from mid 70s to high 40s in about 45 minutes. But at least the wind kicked up to 25 mph also.

politely as she could, as my wife walked out the door today she reminded me that I stayed home today to get a few things done I had been neglecting and I shouldn't spend the day "catching up with your soxtalk buddies".

Last week as my wife was getting ready for bed she turned on the bathroom light and gave a little yell. We had a little juvenile, 16" rattlesnake slithering in the bathroom looking for comfort from the cold and rain outside. My idea was to pin him down so I could grab him and send him on an air trip into the greenway behind our house. He wasn't too inclined to that proposition and instead met his god after he snapped back at me. I hate motherf***ing snakes in my house. I have camped, hiked, backpacked all around the south and never had such an up close encounter with a rattlesnake. I live in the 7th largest city in the US and find one in my bathroom. The next few days we shook out everything, we even would pull the sheets back all the way before getting into bed.

Many people find this a good way to reach 100,000 posts.

Knowing I am bringing so much holiday cheer is thanks enough SS2k5

I lived on Washington St in Des Plaines for a few years. Went to North School for 2nd, 3rd, and part of 4th.

I believe there is a huge difference between the victims in these two cases. Women buy tickets to games, watch games, and buy NFL merchandise at a much higher rate than dogs. Also, dogs are man's best friend, your dog will still love you if you watch Vick, I'm not so certain women would be as forgiving if you start cheering Rice.

This has me thinking about a baseball organization. There are summer and winter jobs, plus a few year round. Some of the staff spent the past 9 months preparing for these three months, others are using these three months to prepare for the following nine months.

Each one is the same, yet each one becomes different.

Cursing and smiling will prevail

Another winter thread begins. I wonder how fast the new posters will figure this out.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Dec 3, 2014 -> 08:08 AM) Brandy by the Looking Glass, love that song and it's great for Karokee! Brandy, that's a fine choice, what a good choice she would be.

I have a really boring list this year. I switched schools and went from purple and gray to red and white. I also have lost 35 pounds so far. So clothes are on my list. BTW, for the golfers, I picked up a Zero Restriction Goretex rain suit. Expensive, but for playing, it is the best I have ever worn. Worth asking your rich relatives for. Jacket and pants will set you back $600 - $700. High school golf is year round in Texas so I am out coaching in all weather, from the 100s to the just above freezing and misty. With an insulating layer, this was great down to the low 40s this week. Without an insulating layer, it will be fine into the 80s.

The team that signs him will have to deal with the controversy, the protests, and all the distractions. He's just not worth it now, and won't be next season.

I had an interesting discussion with some of my seniors yesterday. We are reading Antigone and discussing civil obedience vs civil disobedience and using Howard Zinn's 1970 essay "The Problem is Civil Obedience" as an entry to the topic. To get the discussion rolling I asked them to name an event in American history that was a classic act of civil disobedience. After a couple of false starts someone hit my target, the Boston Tea Party. That was basically a bunch of white people, wearing masks and costumes, looting a merchant ship, destroying the cargo, and breaking the law. Not much different than Ferguson. Here is part of Zinn's essay and perhaps the most recognizable part. Great discussion.

I wish I could remember the name of the place. It was near Elmhurst, probably south of Elmhurst actually. You picked out the cut of beef you wanted, added various fats, seasoning, etc. they dumped it in the meat grinder and would single, double, or triple grind it. From there it was formed into a patty and dropped on their flattop and fried up. Talk about not wanting anything else on the burger. Twenty years ago I think they were getting $7 for basically a 1/4 pound burger. I love the little mom and pop places that can really make a burger. There was a place in Donna Texas we would go. It's a fast food setup, order at the counter and they will call your name to pick up your order. The entire menu is single or double hamburger, single or double cheeseburger, fries, onion rings, or chips, and a can of soda from the refrigerator. Cash only, exact change preferred ("You've been here dozens of times, you don't know it will cost $6.63? Bring exact change next time lol). Community tables to fit more people. Basically just 6' Sam's Club folding tables pushed together in 18' rows inside and ten or so wooden picnic tables outside that you are expected to share (which everyone does). It was a grocery store and to keep that designation they have a small bookcase with a few items that they dust every few weeks. When the winter Texans are in town you will wait for a half hour to order and another half hour to have your food arrive. The place is so friendly that even with that wait with so many people to talk to the wait doesn't seem that bad. Their annual decorating and advertising budget is $12.99 (they bought some Christmas lights last year). Open from 11:00 to 3:00 each day. As they tell it, they make all the money they can spend and are only opened four hours a day. Why be open longer? Go home and cook a dinner for your family!

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 09:00 PM) I agree. so instead I'll say Sweet Melissa by the Allman brothers or Peggy Sue/Cindy Lu (depnding on your favorite version) by Buddy Holly Sweet Melissa! Man, I change my vote.

As a teacher of children who are growing up in a digital world, this is serious stuff. The choices when being bullied are to isolate yourself from the rest of your peers and society and stay offline, or face some terrible crap.

Top song about a woman with the woman's name in the title. I'm going with the Rolling Stones Angie.

Whataburger takes the top 5 spots in my fast food burger list. If you have a second category for top "Value .99 $1" burger the McDouble wins it for me.

San Antonio 7th largest city in the US, huge sports town. Great early and late season weather.

^^I agree^^

I am not certain what it will take until the pendulum swings back to statesmanship and cooperation from the present state. At some point healthcare will be like Social Security, both sides will threaten that the other plans on taking it away.