The Count Runs Full

broderic on August 10, 2010

I like to use my blog as a dream diary.

This morning I had another dream. Sorry to describe it to you, but I must. It’s been 13 hours so the only details I truly remember are she is sitting seizu and we are watching television. I think I tried to snuggle up with her. Details are really fuzzy.

That is all.

Down with whites

broderic on August 7, 2010

Never could stand white sneakers. Unfortunately, white is their predominant. Yeah, it makes it hard to buy sneakers, then. I don’t like white sneakers, because once you get them dirty, they become ugly.

But I can’t stand black sneakers, they make your feet look tiny. Black is also sneaker’s second most popular color. The set of sneakers I can buy gets smaller and smaller as I shop.

I went sneaker shopping today and bought a pair of grey Adidas. Now there’s a color to like. This pair are running shoes. I looked at some casual Sperry slip-ons, but no size 9. They have 9 1/2, which were a tad too big. I would’ve liked to have compared the 9 to 9 1/2 just to see if they felt better. I then found the Adidas (9 1/2) that I bought, but I am completely underwhelmed with them. I still bought them as I like the brand and the color, but I kept searching for another pair.

I checked out tennis shoes. What a difference! They fit and feel better than running shoes. I’ve been deceiving myself all my life. Because tennis demands white, all tennis shoes are white. They don’t have another color except black — the two colors I can’t stand. Yet, now I have to get a pair of white tennis shoes because they feel so much better than the running shoes that I’ve been buying.

My prejudice has been arrested. White it is.

.500/6-6/36-73

broderic on August 7, 2010

Angels v Orioles Aug 5, 2010: Sweep!

Even though they still rocking the worst record in baseball, the Orioles manage to be .500 when I show up at the Yard. In fact, I’m also on a four game winning streak starting with that amazing win against the Marlins, then the final, sweeping game against the Nats, onto a delicious extra inning win against the Rays, and last nights bombastic nine inning awesomeness versus the Angels. Maybe things are looking up?

I had originally wanted 75 wins from this team. Now, I’m just happy for them to play some competitive baseball. No more rolling over and not making a game of it. They’ve got to go out and make the rest of the season fun.

This is what to watch from the team for the rest of the season. First, our young pitchers need to step up. They need to pitch into the later innings and keep the team in the game. Next, the batters have to start hitting to their potential. These guys are probably average hitters, but so far this year they’ve been below average. The Law of Averages is gonna kick in. Our bats just need to hang in tight. Third, defense has to be solid. They don’t have to be all Brooks Robinsons, but they need to minimize stupid blunders. Finally, the bullpen has to be solid. They need to hold leads and shutdown rallies.

That all sounds easy. Let’s hope we finish strong.

Quote of the Day [8.05.10]

broderic on August 5, 2010

Underneath the big, big sky
Me and my baby big wide eyes
Solarcaine and key lime pie
Feels good inside
Feels good insideThe Screaming Blue Messiahs, "Big, Big Sky"

Journey's End

broderic on August 1, 2010


Journey’s End
Originally uploaded by browsermetrics.
Best thing about driving to the beach? The Beach!

This time, once again, in VA Beach. It was a horrible long drive. One with lots if traffic in DC, then in VA. 95 and 284 was all traffic. But chilling on the sand at the end of the day was worth it.