Prima Donnas

DeChambeau seems to be a bit of a prima donna, a bit overdramatic. Then again, Brooks K is a bit that way himself. Not sure either is a favorite with most of the tour, though I could be wrong. I do like Bryson’s Puma golf shoes.

Speaking of golf shoes, I broke down and bought a pair. When I started back playing I realized I’d sold all my golf shoes. I do have two ancient pair. One is falling apart and too small. The other is just old and out of style. As Rodney says: dress in the 60’s, shoot in the 90’s.

Speaking of prima donnas, the Patriots cut former Auburn QB Cam Newton, and named Alabama rookie Mac Jones at the starter. No truth to the rumor that Mac was the kid gunning to unseat Cam several years ago in the old NFL commercial. Knowing the Falcons, they’ll try to sign Newton.

Did you stay up for any of the Braves game? Like the Yankee series, I have no expectations of Braves victories against the Dodgers, especially with the likes of Drew Smyly pitching. Dodgers lead throughout but when the Braves score, the LA fans boo their team. Sad. The last time the Braves posted Freid’s results on Instagram was like August 20 when he threw a four hit complete game shutout, with 4 strikeouts. I guess he pitched again after that and didn’t do as well.

Glad that Anderson is back in the rotation. Touki has done better than I’d expected. Fried has done the best. Morton had a bad outing last time, but has had an above average year. Phillies have won 3 or 4 straight I think, but I heard they lost one of their best players (Ryes Hopkins?).

Busy Monday at work. I did jot down a few thoughts in preparation for the next safety huddle. Left work at 5:20 and took the northern route home, stopping at two thrift stores and Andy’s Custards for a chocolate cone. Bad thunderstorms on my commute. Looked like power was out at several businesses in Roswell.

Supper was baked BBQ chicken, green beans, a mashup of mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, and green beans. Anna ate at Taqueria last night, and saw the Whitakers.

Today: last day of the month, so today was busy as well. Coworker Angie brought in Chickfila chicken minis to share. We must be having someone here in meetings. After the Chickfila minis I got half a Jason’s Deli breakfast wrap. Rumors of leftover Dreamland BBQ shortly. Had a cookie yesterday afternoon. After work I picked up a burger from Red Robin. Later this week a Moe’s burrito.

Denison: just finished Max Lucado's encouraging book, You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power. When we trust our challenges to our Lord, "Your problem becomes his pathway. The challenge you face becomes a canvas upon which Christ can demonstrate his finest work. Don't let the storm turn you inward. Let it turn you upward." He also warns against self-sufficiency that trusts more in ourselves than in our Lord, quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It is not our littleness that hinders Christ, but our bigness. It is not our weakness that hinders Christ; it is our strength”. By contrast, Jesus is "able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us" (Ephesians 3:20). This "power at work within us" is the Holy Spirit who already indwells every Christian (1 Corinthians 3:20). In other words, you already have within you all that you need to trust the God who is for you to defeat the enemy who attacks you.

TIM McCARVER  [SABR Bio] hit more triples in a season than any other catcher in the Modern Era, with 13 in 1966, leading the majors. He scored the winning run in his first All-Star game, in 1966 ASG in St. Louis. Heat on the field at first^tpitch was 106 degrees. The AA stadium where he played in the minors has been re-named for him. The Memphis Chicks play in Tim McCarver Stadium. McCarver is a Memphis native. His first career grand slam was of the inside-the-park variety, on 09-Jun-1963, His second career home run.

Four days before their season opener, Tech is calling for a white out game. Not a good look during daylight savings time, with a half-filled stadium in short sleeves. "Penn State has nothing on us" said one Tech fan. Except a sellout crowd, all in white.