Happy 33rd birthday to Mr. Brian Langtry, a lacrosse player for both the Colorado Mammoth (National Lacrosse League) and the Denver Outlaws (Major League Lacrosse). Alas, because lacrosse has not become a popular American sport like baseball and football, Langtry must also have a day job, i.e. teaching humanities at a school called The Challenge School in Denver, CO.
Congratulations to Ms. Rachel Alexandra who was the first since Ms. Nellie Morse to win a rather famous race.
Trivia Question of the Week: Who or what is this Rachel Alexandra? How long has it been since Nellie Morse won the famous race? What's the famous race anyway?
Michael Phelps has returned from the land of Mary J. And in his first race back? A loss. Yes, a loss. The first loss in 364 days, in fact. This loss? To Aaron Peirsol competing in the backstroke in Charlotte. The last loss 364 days prior? To Aaron Peirsol competing in the backstroke in Santa Clara. And Phelps says he has his eye on the backstroke for the next Olympic games. That should be a humdinger...
NFL quick hits: Favre either has some sense or is trying to build the dramatic tension. I sincerely hope for the former. Bruce Smith likes to drink and drive. Luckily, no kid really sees him as a role model anymore. The wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson will get something akin to his wish when he has Ochocinco welded onto his Cincy uniform. Unfortunately for him, Ochocinco technically means nothing. It's gibberish. Personally, I hope he gets traded to the Washington Redskins. Or some team that already has 85 retired.
Cleveland certainly looks strong. Boston and Los Angeles? Not as tough as they should be. And Denver cleaned house. I know nothing of basketball, but I think it'll be Cleveland v. Denver in the finals.
I'm rooting for the Whalers and Octopi. And then for the Whale. Okay, okay, the Hurricanes. But about what, other than a former professional hockey team, do Connecticutians have to cheer - at least in the professional arena. The cynics out there might claim that UCONN boasts 2 professional basketball teams...
An interesting note: Mr. Arnold Palmer was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal recently by the House of Representatives. By a 422-1 vote. So, who the heck voted against Arnie? Mr. Ron Paul, one-time presidential candidate. Why? His spokeswoman, Rachel Mills, replies:
"It is certainly nothing personal against Mr. Palmer. In fact, Congressman Paul admires him greatly. Dr. Paul opposes using public monies for any and all of these gold medals given to private citizens, just on principle. Not to mention, it is unconstitutional to use taxpayer dollars in this way. He even suggested on the House Floor before he voted against Rosa Parks's medal that if it meant so much to the Members of Congress, why not fund the award out of their own pockets? He pulled $100 out of his own wallet, but had no other takers. At a time like this when all budgets are stretched so thin, it seems especially inappropriate to lavish gifts like this on private citizens, as much as he may admire the individual."
What do you think?
The time for dinner has come. Barbecued beef ribs. Yum. And so it's time for me to hang out on the newly laid patio and smell that BBQ up close.
Until next I write, happy sporting...
3 comments:
OK, in answer to your trivia questions, Ms. Rachel Alexander is a Filly who won the Pimleco Horse Race on Saturday, 5/16/09. It is the first time in 85 years that a Filly won this race. Ms. Nellie Morse won that race in 1924.
Sorry, I meant the Preakness was the race, but it was raced at Pimlico in Baltimore, MD.
Is it really patio-laying time? Me too!!
I like Ron Paul, but come on!!! It's Arnie!! He has a drink named after him!!!
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