Love me some Dale Murphy. Not sure what he’s doing these days, aside from being Dale Murphy. You’d like to think he’s managed his money well, though he sent a bunch of his children to college. He has his restaurant in the Galleria. Should he make the hall of fame his autograph will become all the more valuable.
Last year I noticed he hosted several “MVP Experiences” for fans. Just learned about these things: Murph takes a group of 35 fans to lunch at his restaurant, has a Q&A session, autographs items, poses for photos at various locations (his restaurant, the ‘power alley’, and the ballpark), plus a game ticket in a private suite hosted by the 2 time MVP. Very popular. A day with Dale Murphy for $575.00. In 2020 there will be four Dale Murphy events. Four times 35 fans times $575.00 = $80,500.00. Ka-ching. Wonder if he got the idea from Kramer.
Bad news: Friday night Barney dislocated his hip trying to jump up into bed. Saturday morning I had to lift him off the bed and carry him downstairs. He hopped to his bed on three legs and didn’t move until C got home around 4 pm. So now he’s sleeping downstairs. Sunday he moved around more. We’ll see if he can heal.
Friday night Ceil cooked pot stickers, I think you call them. Caught up on some TV shows: Fresh off the Boat, Schooled, Chicago Med. M watched some of them with us.
Saturday morning small group. Afterwards I drove down to College Park to check out the new arena. Had no idea what to expect. Not too much, thought they had kids activities. Mayor spoke. Drove home and watched the Tech game, stopped by Wendys on the way. C had a wedding shower then ran errands.
Watched GA/MO at the Halls. They’ve been graciously hosting Saturday night UGA game viewing parties outdoors around their new fire pit. The temp was 43 degrees so I’d thought surely we’d be inside, so I really didn’t bundle up. Blankets were provided. Delicious Italian dish, tossed salad, and cookie bars. Went inside for the second half, where Reid set up two TVs so we could watch Clemson/NC State as well.
This weekend JFBC had the Disciple Now weekend for teenagers. Really big, lots of kids staying in member homes. My friends had hosted the past two years but both times afterward had to get repairs done to their house. Pastors Bryant and Clay announced the results of the previous week’s Great Commission Offering, taken at Bryant’s request instead of a farewaell present for him. Goal was $3 million, total pledged was $5.1 million.
C drove over to the Passion City north campus at North Atlanta High School, for the 11:45 service. She made some stops on the way home and didn’t get back until 3 pm. I cooked me some quesadillas, did the dishes and laundry. Later I cut the grass, finishing just before dark. Chicken and tossed salad. C put on a movie she’d watched earlier in the week. The first time I hadn’t paid much attention, so this time I was amazed at how much I hadn’t remembered.
Watched most of the Falcons win in New Orleans. Also watched The Morning Show on Apple TV, starring Jennifer Anniston, Steve Carrell, and Reese Witherspoon. Filthy language. Based on a book. Like athletes, the real people behind these fresh faces shouldn’t be idolized.
Left early Monday for an ENT doctor appointment. Not much happened. They want to schedule me for two more visits. Will probably cancel one of them. Just a follow-up visit. Stopped by Kroger but held off on the prescriptions.
Ceil cooked Mexican. M made it home and ate with us. Chicken, rice, refried beans, salsa, quac. I made quesadillas on the panini press. Watched The Neighborhood and some Monday Night Football. On Jeopardy Tournament of Champions a contestant didn’t know the Final Jeopardy question and instead wrote “We love you Alex.” Trebek hesitated, almost crying at the tribute.
Had Maddux known he only trailed Glavine for most sac bunts by a pitcher, he might’ve made a late charge.
Just realized I’ve already read 30 books this year. Halfway through 31 right now, with a couple more on deck ready to read. A record year.
Thought I was reading a book about Pat Tillman, but the author goes to great pains to Monday morning quarterback every misstep by the Bush administration and US military: the Supreme Court “handing” the 2000 election to Bush, whose administration “ignored” reports detailing an impending terrorist attack (what was the administration supposed to do, Jon?). Then when the US did attack, Krakauer points out every slip-up and failed US military operation. Thought I might read more of Krakauer’s works, but no thanks.
WILLIE STARGELL [SABR Bio] was the oldest Most Valuable Player Award winner in the 20th century. Named NL Co-MVP In 1979 at the age of 39. (Only Barry Bonds was older. In 2004 at age 40, Bonds won his 7th and final MVP). Stargell hit 535 career home runs. Although not a trained astronomer, he knew plenty about stars. Stargell’s enormous spiritual clubhouse influence included the awarding of “Stargell’s stars” to teammates when they had a good game or made a noteworthy play. While the small cloth gold stars (proudly affixed to the Pirates’ distinctive pill-box style caps) weren't valuable per se, they were treasured as a symbolic acknowledgements of a player's positive contributions to his team. Stargell hit more total home runs in four different major league ballparks in the state of Pennsylvania than anyone else - 240 Pennsylvania HRs distributed among…
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