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
Dibs, nice to have you back at the keyboard. I was with you on the Giants. You could not have assumed the number of surprise players and the excellent pitching by Cain. Johnson has been serviceable. It is nice to see the younger players being such a major part of this season as it gives you real hope for the future, the near future. Anyway, good to have you back, I enjoy reading your musings.