First Place Braves

The Braves have now won 4 of their last six, and are tied for first place in the NL East. Another good outing from young starter Ynoa, who received the silent treatment in the dugout after his hitting first home run.

Fans who complained about the Braves stockpiling pitchers a few years ago are now eating crow. Some didn’t work out, like Folty. Some became relievers, like Newcomb. Some were traded, like the guy they sent to the Reds. Soroka and Fried blossomed, but are sidelined with injuries. But young Anderson, Ynoa, and Bryce Wilson have stepped up, with a couple more youngsters still in the wings.

Centerfielder Heredia joined outfield mates Acuna and Ozuna in the striped stocking club (top). Dansby's sage sensation has spread to a commemorative t-shirt.

Not much else. Mexican for supper: grilled chicken, refried beans, rice, salsa. The Braves were on ESPN so I got to watch. Then later a little Seinfeld. 

Matthew landed a job he liked better than the Flower Child prep cook position, this one at a gluten free bakery closer to where he lives. He’s also working with the Norman boys at Bellwood Coffee.

 

"Wisdom may be defined as the ability to take spiritual truth and consistently apply it to life's realities." – Tony Evans

Atlanta’s most vibrant city centers that aren’t Atlanta. The median home values listed in the article are not accurate – typical real estate boosterism. I adjusted a few. And where is Roswell? Canton and Duluth have revitalized their city centers as well.

1. 1858 900000 Alpharetta

2. 1880 400000 Hapeville

3. 1828 296000 LaGrange

4. 1821 254403 Lawrenceville

5. 1834 454210 Marietta

6. 1870 206868 Norcross

7. 2004 900000 Serenbe

8. 1839 191271 Stone Mountain

9. 2016 900000 Trilith (Pinewood Forest)

10. 1897 229744 Woodstock

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/homeandgarden/10-of-metro-atlantas-most-vibrant-city-centers-that-arent-atlanta/?fbclid=IwAR2nhO8CXliNE_blhmFQlY7hv1Pgz9l-9nxXiTK363t3fHplrEJ21P4lD1Q 

 

Denison: Jesus engaged in spirited debate with others, but never deviated from the truth or inaccurately maligned the other person. Jesus kept his focus on the most important issues, speaking in a way to foster understanding and growth for everyone involved.

https://www.denisonforum.org/columns/daily-article/president-biden-delivers-first-joint-address-to-congress-two-lessons-on-gods-calling-to-serve-others/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=124167480&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_B3SS-IKZrnGkBdBhRUrIXlMt6Eme5mI2DaVlnIyaSzgD1ojKl6LZI8AnHOqCTBAr0VQ-CJmXAvSzuGs759M3mqUFrMA&utm_content=124167480&utm_source=hs_email

JIM BOTTOMLEY [SABR Bio] is the only player to hit 40 doubles, 20 triples and 30 home runs in a single major league season, in 1928  He managed the Browns hallway through the 1937 season. After Rogers Hornsby led them to 4+ losing seasons they replaced him with Bottomley who did little better in his only MLB managing stint at 25-56. Bottomley broke Wilbert Robinson’s record for the most RBI in a single game. On 10-Jun-1892, Wilbert Robinson had 11 RBI for BLN (He only had 57 all year!). Bottomley had 12 RBI on 16-Sep-1924, a record that has been once tied, but never broken.

 

Household chores make you smarter. I must be a genius. Chores help keep your mild sharp, especially as you grow older. Better cognition, compared to peers who don’t do chores.

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/household-chores-make-you-smarter?ltm=UcykKXKGiToIllt0vSh%2BTd3E30pIvGRgl0onTpBn2R%2BLJtc0S13pWU10lcuTH4T4&subscriber_type=member&utm_source=member&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_content=dnl-2021-4-21

Five calls to make every week: (1) to a sounding board, (2) to someone who stretches you, (3) to someone doing something cool in a different profession, (4) to an old friend, and (5) to a younger mentor. I think articles like this are written by and for free-lancers and “consultants” and the unemployed.

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/5-phone-calls-you-should-make-every-week-to-get-ahead-in-your-career?ltm=pgN1ZvRqXy5AUS%2BRYeQf11iCUBEmwi5gTzbri4SQCjBO8BjiMiHqqgQI%2F5wSjnZk&subscriber_type=member&utm_source=member&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_content=dnl-2021-4-24