It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...Busy

Okay, so it's been five weeks since I last posted here.  I know, it's pretty lame, but life gets in the way of writing sometimes.  Interpret that as Work, family, work, Thanksgiving, work, Mizzou Football, work and well you pretty well get the picture.  So, given that I now have a few things I need to get off my chest.

-I didn't write on Thanksgiving Day this year, because the whole family was invited to my house.  But, you know I am very thankful for what I have.  This year I have full time work at a great organization with benefits, paid time off and retirement.  I am also thankful to have a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in each night after I eat a nice hot meal.  I am thankful for the love of family and friends.  In a word I am blessed.

-I was disappointed with the way my Mizzou Tigers failed to qualify for a bowl this year.  The final record of this outfit was 5-7.  They led at home in the fourth quarter against Georgia, Vanderbilt and Syracuse and ended up losing all three games.  The SEC was much tougher than the Big XII but still the Tigers should have won one of those games.  In fairness to head coach Gary Pinkel.  The Tigers offensive line was beat up most of the season and had second and third stringers playing and some of those playing out of position.  Add to that quarterback James Franklin missed parts of five games and you can see why the offense struggled.  I still look forward to next year.

-The St. Louis Rams are the youngest team in the NFL.  They have been a pleasant surprise and are fun to watch.  Head coach Jeff Fischer has done a good job of getting them ready to play each week.  Believe it or not they are headed to Buffalo tomorrow with a record of 5-6-1.  Their win total this year exceeds their total combined the past two years.  They are going to be good as they mature.

-The funniest show on television is "The Big Bang Theory".  The writers, actors and producers crank out funny stuff each week.  This past week's episode ended with an hilarious scene with Sheldon "disciplining" his girlfriend Amy.  If you missed it go to the show's website and watch it.

-If you read this blog regularly, well when I actually post, you know I love craft beer.  I have had the good fortune in the past seven days to find and drink Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, Scaldi's Noel, and Perennial Artisan Ale's Abraxas.  All three are amazing and are fine Holiday / Winter beers.

That's all for now.  Thanks for reading and I promise I will post again soon.

Just a Thought

So please tell me why is it that when the government keeps preaching "diversity" are we still using this archaic two party system?

There is an election for the United States Senate where I live this year.  The democratic incumbent, Claire McCaskill has done absolutely nothing to distinguish herself in six years.  She has used campaign ads to sell her strong suit as mediocrity; ranking 50th of 100 in votes as rated by some obscure organization.

Her Republican opponent is an idiot who apparently runs his mouth before engaging his brain.  His name is Todd Akin and he made the comment back in July that a woman can not get pregnant from a "legitimate rape".  WTH?

I won't vote for either of these candidates.  Unfortunately the two party system will guarantee one of them victory.  Isn't it really time to be diverse and make it easier for other parties to get on the ballot and break up this two party stranglehold?

Belated Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants and their organization on winning the 2012 World Series.  The Giants not only won the Series but totally dominated the Detroit Tigers, sweeping the Series four games to none.  If you are a regular reader you know I picked the Tigers to win in a post prior to the start of the World Series.  Wow, I couldn't have been more wrong.  To the Giant faithful I apologize and to the Tiger loyalists I am sorry to have jinxed your Tigers.

And now that the 2012 Season has come to a conclusion I will say what others have said previously..."Baseball leaves you when you need it the most".

Wait 'Til Next Year

The title of this post is applicable not only the Saint Louis Cardinal baseball team,  but it may be applied to three other teams I follow on a regular basis.

Wait 'til next year could be the cry for my beloved Mizzou Tigers football team (3-4),  the Saint Louis Rams football team (3-4) and the Saint Louis Blues hockey club (0-0).  Oh wait, the Blues aren't playing you say.  You know what?  You're right;  they're on extended vacation because of the NHL owners lockout of players.

Good Luck to the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants will square off this evening in the 2012 World Series.  Congratulations to the Giants on their comeback win over my beloved Saint Louis Cardinals.  The Giants battled back from a three game deficit, again, and in the process dominated the Birds in the last three games of the NLCS.  The Cardinals had problems with pitching, defense and hitting.  And the reason for it is the Giants kept constant pressure on Saint Louis.

But, I think their post season run is all but over.  I am picking the Tigers to win the World Series in six games.  With an ace like Justin Verlander almost guaranteed two wins, the Giants will have a hard time winning the series.  In addition to Verlander, the Tigers boast Mike Fister, Anibal Sanchez and Max Scherzer (a University of Missouri alum).   The best hope San Francisco has is Ryan Vogelsong who has been nails in the post-season.  Barry Zito had a great outing last time against the Cards, but has been inconsistent.  The Tiger's rotation will be too much for the Giants who are beasts at home, but mediocre on the road.  

Add these all together and you get a Tigers World Championship.