Two Weeks Equals Many Thoughts...

It's been almost two weeks, so I'm disappointed in myself. It's been a hectic week or so at work and I've been doing taxes for me and my family. Thanks to the move last year, I'm doing our taxes for a couple of states. I've done this before, but Ohio and Pennsylvania make it a bit more difficult than previous states. I love them for it...and I said nothing under my breath. Seriously though, shouldn't there be an easier way for a person to do their own taxes? Funny thing is, I like to do them. I usually do them utilizing various forms and to see which way is best. Anyways, thanks to my absence, I have several things to cover in sports and life in general.


I was ticked at the national media and many others reporting that Ken Griffey Jr. was getting to go home again. This was aggravating to me on several levels. To me, his home is Cincinnati. He did get to go home in 2000. The city and most Reds' fans expected him to carry them to a World Series title. He played hard, but he was oft injured. His injuries never allowed him to fulfill this promise of hope. Reds' fans everywhere blame him for the team's pitiful performance during his tenure. They are wrong, but don't ask about the rest of the team at that time. I don't think he was ever treated like the home town hero, but I think he should have been. He left it all on the field...bits and pieces all over the field. I then decided that he should be in Pittsburgh, it is the closest MLB city to his birthplace of Donora, PA. It would definitely make my job easier if he came here. I decided to let it go when I thought about where he has really called home for the last couple of decades...Florida, near Orlando, and I don't want him to be a Tampa Bay Ray.


What's the big deal with the Grammy's? Do that many people still go to the movies? Yes, I know they do. I still haven't figured out what it takes to win these awards. It seems to be the most popular person at the moment, the most unique story, or the longest running loser or also-ran that gets the nod. They have the Red Carpet Event on the way into the awards show. They make sure to inform all of the viewers of the designers clothing, loosely translated, they are wearing. Who among us can actually even hope to buy the items they wear? The ladies turn every which way, hoping they are showing their best side...sometimes literally, sometimes their lack of a side or any other ounce of meat. Don't get me wrong, there are many photos that I look at twice. These are some beautiful people...


Michel Therrien was fired by the Penguins less than 9 months after taking them to the Stanley Cup Finals. They were said to be a year or two away last year, but there they were in the finals against the Red Wings. They were playing well despite many new players and several injuries to start the season, but they fell apart for a two week span. I thought the Pens were reacting too quickly and this change was going to hurt more than help. The Pens replaced Therrien with Dan Bylsma and the Penguins have been on fire...shows how much I know. I might have written much more to criticize the move, but the delayed post allowed me to withhold too quick a judgement.


Quick Hits...


What the heck is going on in the world when people take an 18 month old to a drug deal? Doing drugs is crazy on its own merits, but to bring an innocent into harm's way???


Was there really a chance that Texas Tech was going to let Mike Leach get away? I hope to post about Leach at some point. He is a very interesting character.


Manny and the Dodgers should be announcing a deal soon. Thankfully, the saga is over...for now!


The Columbus Blue Jackets are firmly in the NHL playoff picture at the moment. Really???

The economy will be turning it around and head in a positive direction beginning next Friday. Be patient this next week and don't be left behind!

The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow. The NHL's website is the best of any league and they cover the sport incredibly well. Check it out on the link.

Some Grizzly married Adriana Lima within the last 2 weeks. God bless the guy!

I will be posting at least 2 times per week, otherwise I shouldn't be doing it at all. Some of you may be saying that already, but I plan to work through it.