Last night Freddie Freeman became the first player to hit a walk off grand slam, and in extra innings to boot. He may not play for the Braves any more, but you still got to root for the big guy. Despite having to care for a critically ill son, and missing NLCS games due to injury, Freddie was able to make history. The slam only solidifies his status as a first ballot hall of famer.
My beef: Christian “leaders” who have never worked in industry, who see a crowded north Georgia town square and decree that the nation’s economy is robust - while restaurants and other businesses (that he may not frequent) are closing down and laying off their workers. He needs to see my company’s declining sales figures and inventory levels, and hear about how our customers are laying off workers and decreasing work hours for those who remain.
Christian “leaders” who belittle other Christians for voting for a particular candidate while his candidate mocks Christianity. Christian “leaders” who openly attack anyone who dares voice a dissenting opinion on his “look how smart and spiritual I am” social media posts. Guess he’s never heard of the Pharisees. Some people need to wake up before the church buildings are closed and we have to worship secretly, in basements. Like Ukraine. Like China. So glad I know Godly pastors like Clay how would never publicly choose sides, and belittle those who don't agree with him.
Gas may be “low” ($2.919 in East Cobb) but Halloween candy sure ain’t. Used to get ten “fun size” candy bars for a buck. Now you’re lucky to find 5 for $1.25. So the cost has more than doubled in just a few years. That’s a Trick, not a Treat. And don’t be fooled – the price of gas always goes down after Labor Day, when the summer additives aren’t needed any more. Sure some have the discretionary income to make luxurious purchases and drive gas guzzling SUVs, completely forgetting about the millions living paycheck to paycheck. Let them eat cake.
The Bonefish Grill up in Alpharetta went out of business. My coworker said the service hadn’t been that great. The last K-Mart in the US just closed last weekend. But since our leaders say the economy is booming, don’t let those laid off workers tell you otherwise.
Young Sheldon’s twin sister Missy will be making a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Tuesday night what the speaker said about taking social security early was that it isn’t the worst thing in the world, and the circumstances are different for everyone. Guess I learned a few nuggets. He did say that currently the money in social security would run out in like 2035, but that Congress is supposedly to act to extend it…though they may raise the age of eligibility.
I don’t like to stay so super busy. That’s why I wasn’t looking forward to the week, even though everything on the calendar are good things. My temperament is such that I need to recharge after being on the go. Some people can go go go. People are not all the same. Guys I know can serve serve serve. Busy busy busy. Also there are service opportunities almost every weekend with our Sunday School class. We have so much to do around the house, plus I have so much work work to do. When will it all end?
Man so much to do at work. The emails keep piling up. Most need a deep dive and much time to resolve. Was down to 15 emails, but then back up to 40. It never ends. Finished Wednesday with 27 after working like a dog all day.
Moved five of my stocking caps to the car, to have for the coming cold weather. Left several more at the house.
HOYT WILHELM [SABR Bio] pitched the first no-hitter for the Orioles after they had moved from St. Louis. Wilhelm no-hit the Yankees 1-0 on 20-Sep-1958. He was the first to pitch in 1000 games. He pitched in 1070, currently sixth on the career G list. In spite of a Hall of Fame career, he pitched for nine different major league teams. No Hall of Famer has pitched for more.
1. 20-Nov-1947: Drafted by NYG from BSN in the 1947 minor league draft.
2. 26-Feb-1957: Traded by NYG to STL for Whitey Lockman.
3. 21-Sep-1957: Selected off waivers by CLE from STL.
4. 23-Aug-1958: Selected off waivers by BAL from CLE.
5. 14-Jan-1963: Traded by BAL w/Ron Hansen, Dave Nicholson & Pete Ward CHW for Luis Aparicio & Al Smith.
6. 15-Oct-1968: Drafted by KCR from CHW as the 49th pick in the 1968 expansion draft.
7. 12-Dec-1968: Traded by KCR to CAL for Ed Kirkpatrick & Dennis Paepke.
8. 08-Sep-1969: Traded by CAL w/Bob Priddy to ATL for Clint Compton & Mickey Rivers.
9. 21-Sep-1970: Selected off waivers by CHC from ATL.
10. 30-Nov-1970: Traded by CHC to ATL for Hal Breeden.
11. 29-Jun-1971: Released by ATL.
12. 10-Jul-1971: Signed as a Free Agent with LAD.
13. 21-Jul-1972: Released by LAD.
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