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My beef? Dodgers. Yankees. Red Sox. Nationals. Phillies. That’s all you ever hear about. When the national media finally gets around to mentioning the Braves or some other smaller market team. Its usually bad. Shouldn’t let it bother me. It’s never going to change, even if the Braves win four more consecutive division championships. Or eight, or sixteen.

Now Ken Rosenthal says the Braves clubhouse is rite with strife over Freddie’s exit, and the price they’re paying for Olson. Really? Not many are believing it. Players know what happened with Freddie. They know it’s a business. They know how the Braves operate. Young players are taken to arbitration. Albies and Acuna chose to sign relatively low dollar long term contracts, exchanging arbitration years for years of security. Surely Rosenthal is just trying to get people to read his trash.

Dansby has enough to worry about, in the final year of his contract. The Braves don’t have a young buck waiting in the wings. Can Rosario play short? What’s bad is the same agency that botched Freddie’s deal with the Braves also represents Swanson. Perhaps the Marietta native isn’t the greatest shortstop in baseball history, though he did launch 27 homers last year, and plays above average defense. I’m sure Braves GM Alex Anthropolous is working the phones, formulating a plan.

Here lately I’ve been trying to do more enjoyable things than just working long hours. Plus I like to get places early, like Sunday School and worship, so I will have a chance to get settled in and prepared for worship. We changed where we park for church. Slightly longer walk after dropping C off near the door, but no longer crossing a busy street. Nice to walk and collect my thoughts.

When I walk / run out on the streets I don’t use airbuds to listen to anything. Want to be alert, listening to nature and for cars. Gives me time to pray and think about things. At the gym I don’t listen to airbuds when lifting weights. Would be hard to concentrate on the audiobook. But when I am on the treadmill I do have my airpods in.

Knocked out three miles this morning in less than 36 minutes, my fastest time since covid hit.  Signed up for the Peachtree Road Race last night. They’re doing the t-shirts different this year. Not sure how. Might be getting them before the race, with the number pickup.

Busy day. Last day of the month, and then off tomorrow, so plenty to do.

It is tiring to hear people throw barbs and soundbites as a defense to why they don’t like/agree with a politician. If someone has a reasonable argument, I am willing to listen. Like most days, today Jim Denison offers a reasonable point about the current Clarence Thomas story.

DENISON: some are calling on Justice Thomas to recuse himself on cases related to the January 6 Capitol riots. Some are calling for Justice Thomas to step down from the court or be impeached. Former prosecutor Andrew C. McCarthy states the statute governing judicial disqualification, Section 455 (of Title 28, US Code), involves "financial or legal stakes in the matter, or some connection to the matter as an attorney." According to McCarthy, "Ginni Thomas's activism—up to and including the text messages to Mark Meadows about the 2020 election—does not activate those triggers. If it did, many judges appointed by Democrats would have been disqualified from cases over which they've presided despite the political and legal activism of their spouses." His statement links to a Newsweek article detailing numerous examples of such activism.

McCarthy: "Supreme Court justices are not even subject to disqualification over their own activities that bear directly on cases." Justice Elena Kagan, nominated by President Obama, served as Mr. Obama's solicitor general when the administration was formulating its legal strategy to defend the Affordable Care Act. When the Act came before the Supreme Court, she did not recuse herself from the case and in fact provided the critical vote to uphold it.

McCarthy concludes: "The smearing of Justice Thomas is transparently partisan politics, nothing more." If you accuse me of wrongdoing and I can show that you have done what you now accuse me of doing, I can win our rhetorical battle. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to change the Senate's filibuster rules. Tom Cotton then used Schumer's previous statements in support of the filibuster against him.

https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/calls-escalate-for-clarence-thomas-to-resign-from-supreme-court-over-wifes-texts/

Back in Green

Good news/bad news: the Philadelphia Eagles announced they will wear their beloved kelly green throwbacks - in 2023, due to long lead times to stock up on replica jerseys for fans to buy. The throwbacks will replicate the green jerseys worn in the early 90's, when Herschel was gaining a thousand yards per year for them. This season the Eagles will wear black alternate helmets and jerseys - like half the other teams in the NFL, college, high school, and peewee. Real original. 

Tiger Woods and son Charlie played twelve holes at Augusta National yesterday, walking the course with caddies. He’s still trying to decide whether to play next week. Perhaps he will play just to give his kids the chance to see him play in the Masters again.

Tuesday: I didn’t really want to, but stayed at the office finishing up work until almost 6 pm. Stopped by McDonalds for their dollar deal: large Coke Zero and Chickfila-type sandwich for one dollar. Hard to beat.

Stopped by Dollar Tree, where everything is $1.25. Their laundry detergent container is now half the size it used to be. Then stopped by Kroger for one item, and walked out with five.  Saw my friend Robert, the huge Braves fan known as The Chief. Was well after 7 pm when I got home.

Spent 30 minutes chipping my plastic golf balls. Got inside in time for Final Jeopardy. Did not know the Lady Macbeth question. Also watched the show about young Dwayne Johnson, how his dad used to wrestle professionally with Tony Atlas, against Jake the Snake. I remember them, but not Dwayne Johnson’s father.

Another new low weight this morning. Getting close to the 20 pound mark. Lifted weights at the gym this morning, then back home to work. Lots of month end stuff in addition to the usual.

Winnie was itching to go outside, but she just wanted to chase squirrels. Then her retriever friend Lightning happened by, so she got to play with him a bit.

IDEA: perhaps we should adopt a child, so they would be around to help me with new technologies for the next 18 years.

Sports: a high school track athlete between events wasn’t paying attention to what was going on around him, and wandered out on the track during a race. A runner in the race had to push him out of the way. The athlete ran the runner down and sucker punched him.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/watch-florida-high-school-runner-gets-sucker-punched-mid-race/__;!!AE29DT8V!DKi1d0IscjRrzGFD1nfTrm6LMBfndeJihSbyPL_g0pLQftAxhEhWiAAniOw8zh6aEw8$

A trial in Finland could have a worldwide effect on the legality of preaching the Gospel of Christ.

https://thefederalist.com/2022/02/18/how-a-trial-in-finland-could-have-worldwide-effects-on-government-persecution-of-religion/?fbclid=IwAR1GYYGK54WCb_jaV21D6ORfVfnhcnYaWRUZW4cpXNZh1vi1-mWshVByruQ

Shoeless JOE JACKSON  [SABR Bio] has the highest career batting average for two American League franchises. In 6 seasons each, Jackson accumulated career averages of .375 for Cleveland and .340 for the White Sox. For the Indians, Tris Speaker is in second place, 21 points behind. Second on the South Side is Eddie Collins at .331. In his first thousand major league at-bats Joe racked up 389 hits, a record he still holds. Babe Ruth called Jackson “the most natural and graceful hitter who ever lived.”

Denison’s biblical response to the new law in Florida, which limits what can be taught to children in kindergarten to third grade. Disney had a quite different response.

https://www.denisonforum.org/daily-article/the-dont-say-gay-bill-and-a-rising-threat-to-our-children/

The Boston Breakers

The Breakers of the USFL played in Boston, Portland, and New Orleans. Nice shade of blue. Groundbreaking helmet logo. Back when jerseys had sleeves. 

You heard it here first: 1967 was the greatest year for uniforms in NFL history.

My CRV had a key that tore up when I changed the battery. Had to get a new key. The battery ran out. I don’t want the key to break, so I use it in the door to unlock the old fashioned way. Only drawback is that I can’t open the door for C.

I have several little jars of vitamins in my desk at work that I take: C, D, fish oil, baby aspirin. Today I had left the drawer open and a coworker walked past and commented on them. I made sure they knew it was just vitamins !

Small group last night. Watched White Collar.

New low weight this morning. Ran my three miles then drove in to the office.

EDDIE COLLINS  [SABR Bio] batted .333, the highest among Hall of Famers who never won a batting title. That includes seasons of .369, .365 & .360. No other player played more major league games at second base: 2,650 games. In 1968 Lou Brock tied Collins’ record for most career World Series stolen bases (14).

HONUS WAGNER  [SABR Bio] was the only infielder elected to the Hall of Fame with the first class, in 1936 with Cobb, Ruth, Walter Johnson, and Christy Mathewson. Played 86% of his games in the infield, more than 75% of the time at shortstop. He was on the losing side in the first modern World Series. In 1903 his Pirates were bested by Boston, 5-3. He was the first player in the twentieth century to reach 3,000 hits, on 08-Jun-1914.

Scot, a massive great white shark, has been recorded swimming off the Gulf Coast." The shark measures over 12 feet long and weighs 1600 pounds.

DENISON: God "gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done" (Romans 1:28). He allows us the consequences of our misused freedom. The innocent are often harmed by these consequences as well. If nations and people do not repent, God then works directly to punish sin and lead sinners to repentance. The plagues of Egypt were divine judgment against King Herod (Acts 12:23). Also the cataclysmic judgments in the book of Revelation. It is plausible that Russia is experiencing God's judgment on its immoral invasion. If Putin persists, he and his people could see God's punitive judgment. "An evil person will not go unpunished" (Proverbs 11:21). "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord" (Romans 12:19). God's judgment on sin is sure (Hebrews 9:27).

Another reason I’m trying to cut down on social media: opinions are like assholes – everybody has one. So many bad takes that aren’t worth reading. Plus anything I think up to post has already been posted. So many reply something clever on a post – that’s already been posted ten times already. I will take the time to scan all the replies to make sure what I’m about to say hasn’t been said already.

Never realized that when Ferris and friends went to the Cubs game, his girlfriend was keeping score. Cool that they sat near Bartman.

The Masters: What If?

Augusta National and the Masters might have been quite different had there not been the Great Depression and World War II, and all the original plans for the fledgling club had been able to come to fruition: two 18 hole courses (one for men, one for women), a longer par three course, houses built next to fairways, a museum and swimming pool – and instead of a major tournament one for seniors, and the course in the US Open rotation. Also a different name: Georgia National.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.golfdigest.com/story/masters-alternate-history-of-augusta-national__;!!AE29DT8V!AXKYxVYywmrImHCoyVYod2cBQotLXS81ZSkwQ_PQB28rb-WXkA-XXFG0ZuqrKi6593E$

I currently lead my office Final Four pool, though I have no teams in the Final Four. If both Duke and Kansas lose on Saturday then I win. If Kansas wins and Duke loses then Josh wins. If Duke wins and Kansas loses, then Sue wins. 

"Who did the computers pick?" the headline read, alongside a photo of a Met. In fact two computers picked the Braves to edge the Mets. The past four years haven't been as close.

 OK, computers: How should we expect MLB's 2022 season to play out? (msn.com)

Friday night C and I went out to eat. Stopped by Costco near Perimeter Mall first. Costco should change their name to Ten Dollar Tree.

Then we drove south on Ashford Dunwoody past Northside Hospital, then left on Johnson Ferry through Old Brookhaven all the way to Peachtree Industrial in Chamblee, to eat at the Taqueria in the Whole Foods shopping center. By then it was 8 pm. Very crowded.

Up early to play golf. Then 20 west and 285 north to Bolton Road and Bellwood Coffee. Saw Charles Norman. Also Joel and wife Addy. Then 285 to Roswell Road, then north all the way across the river to the St Andrew Catholic Church yard sale. Bought a College Football Hall of Fame qtr zip and a huge duffle bag, all for $3.00.

Took a nap Saturday afternoon. Also laundry and Young Sheldon. Pot stickers for supper. Watched the movie "Words and Pictures", starring Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. I liked it, Ceil didn’t.

Sunday School and worship. In Sunday School teacher Dan’s teenage son Samuel brought two buddies. We split into four groups, and the boys added much to the discussion. But when one of the older men mentioned Biden and immigration from Mexico, the teens all looked at each other. Guest preacher Bryant Wright spoke on spiritual warfare. Stir Fry for lunch. Nap. Hit golf balls. Went out for gas and a McDonalds crispy chicken sandwich.

Weights this morning at the YMCA. Busy morning at work. Small group tonight.

Archaeologist claims to find oldest Hebrew text in Israel, including the name of God.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.timesofisrael.com/archaeologist-claims-to-find-oldest-hebrew-text-in-israel-including-the-name-of-god/__;!!AE29DT8V!FbDNad2ZmrGR-Wi_Ciu-_3R-PaJQPyfwWXzWTaowibMz7Ik1QchemKUXpZ_8i_XONks$

Will Young Sheldon’s upcoming 100th episode include a “series altering” event? Based on the timeline mentioned in The Big Bag Theory, it’s high time for one of two monumental events to take place: Sheldon’s parent’s have martial issues, then Sheldon’s father dies from a heart attack.

Connecting the dots: high school principal Tom Peterson is played by actor Rex Linn, whose current significant other is singer Reba McEntire – who plays Meemaw’s ex-boyfriend’s ex-wife on the show. Got that?

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://screenrant.com/young-sheldon-100th-episode-change-show-moment-theories/__;!!AE29DT8V!B-u4fdPyhgpUi4JL1_kORgpU2JauFDFu_66ZGe5fikJwphlTjbkuWZGS09NHG0PZ43M$

MLB players with six hits in their cycle game.

Player              Date                    Team                         League

Kinsler....... 15-Apr-2009.....Texas Rangers.................AL

Larkin......... 16-Jun1885.....Philadelphia Athletics........AA

Orr.............. 12-Jun-1885....New York Metropolitans....AA

Reilly.......... 12-Sep-1883....Cincinnati Red Stockings..AA

Thompson...17-Aug1894....Philadelphia Phillies..........NL

Twitchell..... 15-Aug1889....Cleveland Spiders.............NL

Veach.......... 17-Sep-1920...Detroit Tigers....................AL

Weaver........ 12-Aug-1890...Louisville Colonels............AA

White........... 11-Jun-1995....Montreal Expos.................NL

Yelich........... 29-Aug-2018...Milwaukee Brewers..........NL

DENISON: Actress Mila Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, has partnered with her husband Ashton Kutcher to raise more than $35 million in humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian people.

ME: Kutcher was raised a Catholic, Kunis Jewish. Ashton has made numerous trips to Israel, and has also raised millions to fight child sex trafficking. 

I went to bed early Sunday night. Saw the buzz early this morning. Heard a little talk about it in the office. Around 3 pm the joke hit me. Before posting it on social media, as usual I checked to make sure no one else had came up with the same line. I was at least 15 hours late. Dozens had already posted the same joke.

Progress Report: Winnie the Dog

Winnie has been better about going outside and quickly doing her business. She used to get all distracted and want to sniff around everywhere, especially the mailbox post. When I used to take Barney outside I would kick the pine cones and sweetgum balls off the driveway. I can’t do that with Winnie, because she wants to chase each one I kick. Unlike Barney, Winnie loves for me to throw her toy across the room for her to catch. She’s gotten to be quite the rebounder. While Barney used to love to watch TV, Winnie almost never pays attention. Then a few days ago she took notice of a dog on TV. Since then – nothing. Last Wednesday Winnie celebrated her first birthday.

Ceil has been liking it when I drive her around to run her errands. Most times I just sit in the car and catch up on emails. She’d like it if Winnie would ride with us, but Winnie really isn’t crazy about going on car rides.

Last week W&MC took Shivonne on a hike up Yonah Mountain.

Replays are really slowing down basketball, baseball, and football. In baseball the umps reviewing the play in NYC don’t want to show up the umps on the field, so they rarely overturn calls. In basketball don’t the court officials replay their own calls? At least there’s that.  Wild that now like in football, now in basketball a player can be thrown out of the game for a flagrant foul. That’s what happened to that UNC sharpshooter against Baylor.

There are some athletes I will never like. One of them plays for the Lakers. Guess I shouldn’t name them. Others I’m not crazy about, but appreciate their hustle, like Kobe or Bryce Harper. Athletes and entertainers I like / appreciate are just that. No idol worship or putting on a pedestal. Also there are some teams I just don’t like. Some teams that win championships that I’m not crazy about. Others my feelings might ebb and flow. Always like the Dodgers uniforms, but right now I don’t like the team. Same with the Lakers. 

Street & Smith cover boys (below): top row L-R: dunno, Sonny Sixkiller, Jackie Robinson, Pat Sullivan, Ricky Bell, Mark Herrman, John Elway, dunno, Ted Hendricks.

Middle row: Jim Plunkett, Richard Todd, dunno, Mark Harmon?, Tom Clement, Jeff Pyburn, dunno, dunno. dunno. 

Bottom row: dunno, Tony Dorsett, Rick Leach, Steve Spurrier, dunno, dunno, dunno, Archie Manning.

Braves GM Alex Anthropolous commenting on his negotiations with Freddie Freeman. While AA works his deals far removed from the media spotlight, once the deal is done he is easy to access.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.audacy.com/929thegame/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-gm-freddie-freemans-flare-up-was-emotions-not-real__;!!AE29DT8V!AbgpO9ZE2J2x2PIiP9V_rUtW2Oot_SAFpCa8_JFPW2o5oHFwkaFjcylmO6q3ZfpTp5Y$

Ways to Burn More Calories

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://medium.com/in-fitness-and-in-health/35-very-short-ways-to-burn-more-calories-and-fat-every-single-day-391c1b970fbc__;!!AE29DT8V!DLD2BMyLIg-EyEZ0m7TwmS2MrIgri4I4PmJZkSi0nzVVnZRUXGmrTgVY2cTpGfHq4SE$

Foods that help you look younger.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-that-support-healthy-aging__;!!AE29DT8V!GvPulg01rmCVkHZgJxK5GxH1JkR0sDU8wy4I-cOmyfbzEoN9jeHGPRC4-O8LFtGuYRU$

Demote your device.

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RALPH TERRY  [SABR Bio] was on the mound when the Yankees won their last World Series before beginning a drought of 14 years, one of the longest such stretches since they changed their name to Yankees. Terry pitched a 1-0 complete 7th game of the 1962 WS over SFG. Two season previous, he was also on the mound when the World Series ended, becoming the first AL pitcher to throw the final pitch in two World Series Game Sevens. In 1957 for KCA, his record was 4-11. His record pitching for NYY was 23-12 (however his ERA in ’57 for the A’s was 3.38 and in ’62 it was 3.19, when he didn’t have to face the Yankees). His won/loss record was 23-12 for a pennant-winning team just 6 years after going 4-11 for a 7th place team. He was the pitcher who surrendered the WS-winning HR to the Pirates’ Bill Mazeroski in the 7th game of the 1960 Fall Classic. Terry was born in Big Cabin, Oklahoma and Mickey Mantle in Spavinaw. It is a quick drive between them. Ralph is a member of three regional sports Halls of Fame: the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. After baseball, Terry became a professional golfer. He won the 1980 Midwest PGA Championship, then, based on his status as a PGA of America sectional champion, he qualified for and played in four PGA Tour events in 1981 and 1982. In 1986, he started playing on the Senior PGA Tour.  His best finish was a tie for 10th at the 1989 Showdown Classic. He also won a state-wide bowling title. Ralph teamed with Gary Meserve of Larned, KS to win the 1979 Kansas State Doubles Bowling title.

Miss Shivonne Goes to Washington

Shivonne took her first trip to Washington this weekend.

Will showed her around while Mary-Clayton worked.

Though the cherry blossoms were beautiful,

sleet this afternoon spoiled the blooms.

I’ve read one long book about the Patriots dynasty, and another about Tom Brady. In both it laid out details how Brady had nothing to do with the deflated footballs. Scientific tests proved that footballs, like tires on an automobile, can quickly lose air pressure in a short period of time (an hour or two) when temperature changes – like going from room temperature to temps in the 20’s and 30’s. Brady was made the scapegoat by the press, and was suspended despite no evidence to find him guilty. Before and during games Brady has too many other things on his mind than worrying about the air pressure in the footballs.

By the time all the real evidence came out, everyone had already made up their minds about what had happened based on what the media had been reporting. No one ever reads the retractions that are buried in the back of the paper, only the headlines. Like Michael Jordan, he used this as fuel to motivate another Super Bowl run.

Throughout his time in New England, Tom Brady reduced his salary several times so the team would have more money to get other players. Matt Ryan did this a couple of times, but not as many times as Brady. Besides Michael Jordan, I’ve never seen an athlete with a will to win greater than Brady. As for letters, here’s some of what Brady has written/said…

A couple of months ago, in the last episode of his ESPN+ series about his career, here’s what Tom Brady had to say about the Patriots:

“Coach Belichick and I had for so many years a really great relationship — but it was always player-coach. He was there to coach football, I was there to play football,” Brady said. “He had always said there’s nobody I’d rather have play quarterback for our team than you, and I felt that same way about him as a coach,” Brady said. “I had a great relationship with Coach Belichick. I think he wanted a quarterback to show up every day and put the team first, and I wanted a coach that showed up every day and put the team first. And we found an amazing working relationship together. And I think he was the best coach I could ever ask for,” Brady said. “We had our challenges at different moments, but they were just moments. They don’t define what the relationship was. And in the end we accomplished things that no one had ever accomplished in NFL history.”

Brady reflected on the way owner Robert Kraft shaped his life. “I had 20 of the most incredible years of my life with one team, one owner, Mr. Kraft, who I love so much, who allowed me to grow into the man I am,” Brady said. “The organization was incredible, from the people that I met in the training room to the equipment room to the video room — to everything that makes up a championship organization,” Brady said.

“For me, it all comes back to people. I’ve only been able to accomplish what I have professionally and personally because of the people that have come into my life,” he said. “And so many people came into my life at these moments that were the most important moments at that time for what I needed. Obviously there’s that line — when a student’s ready, the teacher appears. But that’s really been my life. And I think I’ve been open and curious, but raising a family and having a career in football, it all comes down to people and relationships. So that’s what I value the most.”

“That’s the best part — it’s the people,” he said. “It’s not a Super Bowl ring. It’s ‘Man, we did this together.’ And I think that’s what I share with everybody. That’s what I share with my family when we win. Who am I looking for right away when the game’s over? My family. And my teammates, so I can hug them. It’s not going, ‘Man I can’t wait to get up onto the stage so I can glorify myself.’ Just do something joyful with your life. And I found people that I can really be joyful with.”

“Anything that’s bad usually turns out pretty good in the end, because you learn the most,” Brady said. “I’m always trying to find the learning in the losing, and finding the good in the bad. And it’s served me really well. I wouldn’t change anything,” Brady concluded. “I wouldn’t change the good, I wouldn’t change the bad. I take with me the memories and I take the relationships. And there was no better place I could ever be than in New England playing for the Patriots.”

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2022/01/11/tom-brady-love-letter-patriots-bill-belichick-robert-kraft-man-in-the-arena-documentary/

After the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Broncos, Brady hand wrote a letter to the fans:

Thank you to all of our fans for the incredible support you gave us this season. I’m proud to call New England my home and to have the privledge [sic] of playing for your team. Our team fought hard all year, right down to the final play. I’m proud of the effort we all put in to prepare each game as if it were our last. We never quit nor lost sight of what we were playing for. It’s rare to have the honor of being on a team like that. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get as far as we did. Our goal every season is to win the last game, but as I’ve learned, the road to the next one is paved by seasons like this one. Thanks again,

Yours truly,

Tom

https://news.yahoo.com/tom-brady-penned-nice-letter-024533704.html

When the Patriots did not re-sign Brady after the 2019 season, Brady wrote the following in The Players Tribune, a website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter for players to self-publish their own thoughts and feelings.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/tom-brady-the-only-way-is-through?utm_source=TPT&utm_medium=W

Countercultural: Ephesians 6

Sermon notes: Ephesians 6: 1-9 is countercultural, both then and now. Leading up, how you live your life in a way that puts Jesus first to please him.

Example: St Patrick his life, he didn’t get rid of literal snakes but turned people to God. Be filled with the spirit.

Four roles are mentioned…

1. children obey and honor your parents in the Lord, those old enough to make a choice. It is the right thing to do. God’s design. In the Ten Commandments. It will turn out well for you both spiritually and practically. The older you get, the higher the stakes.

In “Red Panda”, the new Pixar movie, the young girl is coming of age. Puts honoring yourself over honoring parents.

2. Parents intentionally disciple your children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Do not provoke to anger, develop resentment in your children. Christ centered parenting. Nurturing. Discipline not only punishment but also in positive ways. Not outsourcing to the church to do that job.

The Four C’s, the four stages of parenting
1. Commander because I said so
2. Coach hands on
3. Counselor lead to indepenence
4. Consultant offer guidance

3. Workers do your work as if Jesus is your boss. In biblical days slaves could own property, get married, not like slaves of the 1800s.  have sincerity of heart, not slacking when boss comes around. Work to bring fulfillment. We might work in heaven, it brings fulfillment and honors God. Don’t complain. Seek to please the Lord. Don’t cut corners.

4. Bosses treat your workers like you’re serving Jesus. Use servant leadership. There is dignity in work. Treat people fairly.

Jesus found himself in all four of these roles, and serves as an example in all of them.

Monday: left work shortly after five and headed to small group. Our leader wasn’t there, so we muddled on without his expert insights.

Tuesday morning I knocked out three miles on the treadmill, in 39 minutes.

Last night I was only able to chip about 40 balls before supper. Worked late to enter a bunch of orders for purchasing.

C cooked meatballs in a soy sauce, with broccoli over rice. She thought is was too salty but I liked it. M ate with us. I went to bed before 9:30.

Lifted weights at the YMCA this AM. Working from home. Getting several projects done. I’m hearing everyone will have to return to the office for at least 3 days per week starting June 18. We’ll see if it holds.

C fixed me a ham sandwich for lunch. Also leftover chili. I eat more working from home.

Returned to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church rummage sale. Bought a red Hawks t-shirt, golf chipping mat, and pair of Ashworth golf shoes - all for $2.50. Missed out on another Hawks tee and pair of red Crocs that must’ve sold. Need the old gold shoes because in the mornings the golf course is always wet and sometimes muddy. I’ll try them out tomorrow.

Ways to Read More. Stephen King reads while in line at the movies, and during the commercials between innings of a ballgame.

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Bill and Melinda Gates, and why they divorced.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/what-you-never-knew-about-bill-and-melinda-gates/ar-AAVklBM?ocid=entnewsntp 

FRANKIE FRISCH  [SABR Bio] played in eight World Series without hitting a home run, but homered from both sides of the plate in All-Star competition. Frisch batted in Series play in 1921, 22, 23, 24 for NYG and in 28, 30, 31, 34 for STL with 58 hits, not one of which was a home run. Then he homered off righty General Crowder in 1933 ASG and off Lefty Gomez in the 1934 game. No one has come close to equaling the record he set for most chance and assist in a single season. In 1927, his first year with St. Louis, he accepted 1,059 chances and was in on 641 assists. As a manager, he was a legendary umpire baiter. Here’s one example: manager Frisch was once confronted by Bill Klem, the authoritarian dean of umpires, who often drew a line in the dirt with his spikes and said, “Don't you dare cross that line”.  Frisch kept circling Klem while the umpire kept drawing lines until Frisch chortled: “Hey, Bill, you're all fenced in.”

Hall of Fame inductees who did not show up for their induction ceremony in 1947. Some were elected earlier, but 1947 was the time for their induction.

HOFer        Died careerWAR

Burkett........1953... 59.7

Cochrane...1962.... 49.9

Frisch.........1973.... 71.8

Griffith........1955.... 63.7

Grove.........1975...106.8

Hubbell.......1988... 68.5

Tinker.........1948... 53.2