After weeks of clamoring for bloggage by my legions of readers (possible lie), I have finally gotten off my proverbial ass and returned to the keyboard for what I hope to be minutes of entertainment. Actually, one big motivator has been the constant “pimpage” of this inactive blog on New Zealand sports radio, serving as a reminder that no new content has been up for weeks.

I enjoy having a space to use to share my thoughts on life, reiterate points made on the radio, and generally opine about this world in which we all live. We’re all trying to get through life in the best and most fulfilling way and I’m going to dedicate this blog to the description and pursuit of “the good life”.

Without further ado, here are a few things orbiting in my world-o-sphere.

SF GIANTS ARE REAL

When I laid out a scenario for the Giants to lose 100 games I saw the potential that this team had. I just didn’t think all the question marks would turn into positive answers. From Sandoval to Cain to the Big Unit to Juan Uribe, there are surprises all over the roster.

PALM SPRINGS IS BABY VEGAS

There is second-rate gambling near by, the city is anchored by mirage-like resorts, and the heat is stifling but these are not the primary reasons for the comparison. I call it “baby Vegas” because people lose their inhibitions in the Springs at an alarming rate. ‘Nuff said on that one.

UNCLE SAM’S ARMY

The USMNT played it’s collective nuts off the final two games in the Confederations Cup, beating Spain and losing to Brazil. But what of the first two games, losses to Brazil and Italy? While they admittedly showed they can compete, those first two stinkers serve as a cautionary tale.

STOUDEMIRE ENVY

It’s as if the Phoenix Suns are just teasing us with this Amar’e Stoudemire to Golden State talk. I wish they never would have even mentioned the possibility in the first place. It’s not like they could ever land a player of his impact.

This story has been well chronicled (via Twitter and Tim Kawakami), including the latest crappy development.

Two sources: Stoudemire has little interest in coming to the Warriors http://bit.ly/UiyKJ

It’s sometimes difficult to separate emotion from prediction but I’m willing to try when thinking of the NBA Finals.

Even though I’ll be pulling hard for Orlando to BEAT LA, I see this one breaking the Lakers way.

The matchups all favor the Lakers and the only real edge that the Magic have is at the center position with Dwight Howard. I can’t see Phil Jackson allowing Howard to roam the key unfettered, instead using his cadre of big men to hack and frustrate the big man into relative oblivion.

Howard struggles from the free throw line and I fully expect Jackson to roll out DJ Mbenga and others to employ the Hack-A-Shaq approach in defending the young star.

The Lakers won’t allow the Magic’s three-point snipers to get loose and Kobe will not be stopped. Thus, against my best wishes it’s going to be Lakers in 5.

UNIT GOES FOR 300

First of all, I was quite incorrect in my analysis about the Giants potential struggles this year. The team has done very well in the early going, avoiding the pitfalls that could lead to a 100-loss season.

One of those bad news scenarios I posited was the long drawn out quest for Randy Johnson to get 300 wins. He gets his first crack at that milestone tomorrow night against the ultra-hapless Washington Nationals.

Even though Johnson (5.71 ERA) has not pitched well, he has racked up 4 wins, getting him close to the milestone ahead of schedule.

He’ll get two starts on this road trip to try and reach the milestone but if he falls short, you can catch his third try June 13 at home against the A’s.