Weekly Random Thoughts On The Yankees
The Yankees went 2-4 this week and now find themselves trailing Boston by a half game in the AL East.The Yankees had won nine of their previous eleven games before dropping their last three. Injuries are starting to catch up with them.
The Yankees have given up five or more runs in each of those three losses.
Bright spot: The Yankees did take two of three against Boston this past week.
Fun Fact: Every starter except Robinson Cano has missed at least one game this season due to illness or injury.
The Yankees start a two-and-a-half-week interleague schedule next weekend after hosting the Indians in a three-game series.
Must-See TV
Deadwood and Entourage both return Sunday evening on HBO. Cool! I LOVE Deadwood. I'll also be checking out the premieres of Lucky Louie and Dane Cook's Tourgasm because most of HBO's original programming kicks ass. Except Big Love. Just couldn't get into that. TV almost never puts me to sleep. But Big Love did.Stuff Only You Care About
So, I found a great children's book at Borders that talks about Dads in different roles, including a stay-at-home dad. Do you think this is a good gift idea for Father's Day? Any better ideas? -- Overwhelmed!Books make great gifts. But since you asked, here are some other ideas.
Everyone who isn't a blood relative please skip this paragraph. Zoey? Zed? You guys reading this? Good. If Mommy asks what you want to get Daddy for Father's Day, tell her Daddy needs a new computer! A pretty Dell laptop. Yeah, you're right. Daddy does have a computer. But Daddy's computer is very sick. Daddy has had to reinstall Windows twice in the past six months. I know you don't know what that means, but it's very bad. Daddy's CD drive also stopped working last week. Tell her Daddy won't be able to make those mix tapes you guys love so much without a new computer. Daddy's computer is six years old. In people years, that's older than the Earth! Whatever you do, do not mention that all we got Mommy for Mother's Day was a flashlight and a DVD. --Love, Daddy
While I cannot speak for everyone, I believe most men enjoy receiving personal gifts from the kids. A collage of photographs and a homemade card are always nice to hang in our special places, be it the office, the garage, or Booth 3 at the adult video store down the street.
If the father in your life isn't into sentimental offerings, walk into your local electronics store and toss a rock in the middle of the store. Purchase the item the rock lands on. There's a damn good chance he'll like it.
You asked.
If you have a question you'd like to see me answer, drop me a line or leave a comment. Make it funny, serious, whatever. I'll try to answer at least one every weekend.
Sunday Morning Hangover
Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:- Arwen discusses the differences between whores and sluts.
- Dad Gone Mad fails to become a Rock Star.
- Dave admits Kelly Osbourne is a worthy replacement for Liz Hurley (yeah, this is self-referential as hell, but it's still funny).
- Freezio learns the real story behind Jack and the Beanstalk.
- Girl's Gone Child talks about her first time (no, not that first time).
- Kristen (Home On The Fringe) is done with the silence of ignorant conformity.
- Kristen (The Mom Trap) accepts the TV as her friend.
- Lucinda finds the Hope Diamond of mockery.
- Paige examines the bumper sticker mind.
