Watched a little of the Field of Dreams game. Every time I watch and hear Joey Votto, I like him more. Talked about his first at bat against Smoltz, who announced the game. Would be fun to visit that place, which is in the middle of nowhere. Kinda close to the birthplace of Bob Feller, and future birthplace of James T Kirk. Perhaps on the way to Mt. Rushmore.
I can think of times I have left out from a place, having the feeling that it’s the last time for something I’d loved. I need to write up essays about some of those times.
Seems like I haven’t gotten much done for the last three weeks. Actually July 28 week I worked long hours to get ahead for vacation. Then last week at the beach, which was fun but I didn’t do any work or even any of my regular pastimes. Okay to take a break from them. Drove on Saturday. Out late at W&MC’s on Sunday. Monday work past six. Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday not home till after 8 pm. Today I worked until 6:30. More of the same next week. Just can't get caught up.
Last night supper was baked chicken and steamed broccoli.
The office had cake for my 35th work anniversary. Office Manager Steve said some nice things. I had written a long speech that got a few laughs. Might’ve been better had I not rushed through it. Hopefully I mentioned my boss enough. Secretary had sent a video of my speech to several bigwigs and others who I'd mentioned in the speech.
Up early for golf this morning with Will. Was cloudy so we didn’t get off as early as I would’ve liked. Regular golfer GT went out ahead of us, and two golfers playing with one club were on our heels behind us. I hadn’t played in over two weeks, but played pretty good - for the first eight holes. Started out par bogey. On one my approach stuck on the fringe. Decent chip on two and three. Good tee shots on 4, 5, and 6. On seven I hit a good 5 iron and approach. Good drive and approach on 8 for a “bogey”. Neither of us started out workout watches or took any photos, so I guess it didn’t happen.
I’m buried with work. Need to work this weekend but probably won’t.
Chickens can count to ten, plan for the future, differentiate human faces, and see more colors than humans can.
Cows have a memory of 3 years, have best friends, love to play, can’t see red or green, and are pregnant for 9 months.
Pigs can play simple video games, are smarter than dogs, love belly rubs, can recognize their own names at 2 weeks old, and can run up to 11 MPH.
Denison: the prophet told his nation what the Lord requires of his people: "To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). The third empowers the first two: the more we submit ourselves humbly to God’s Spirit (Ephesians 5:18), the more he enables us to "do justice" in the world and to "love kindness" with others. If we agree with John the Baptist that "Jesus must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30), Jesus then continues his earthly ministry in and through our lives. If we surrender the throne of our hearts to him, he manifests in us the "fruit" of his Spirit—"love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Galatians 5:22–23). Rick Warren noted in The Purpose-Driven Life, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
STEVE CARLTON [SABR Bio] finished with more than 3,000 strikeouts but lost 11 of his final 12 career decisions, in 1987-88 for MIN. Had 3,031 Ks. Played for the White Sox in 1986. In his finest season he led the majors in wins, complete games and ERA+ and although his ERA was under 2.00 and led his league, his was only third-best in the majors. Carlton’s ERA of 1.97 in 1972 was the best of his career, but American Leaguers Luis Tiant and Gaylord Perry posted 1.91 & 1.92 respectively. Carlton surrendered a hit to Joel Youngblood on Youngblood’s most famous day in baseball. In an afternoon game in Chicago on 04-Aug-1982, as a New York Met, Youngblood singled off the Cubs’ Fergie Jenkins in the 3rd inning. He was then traded to the Expos, rushed to Philadelphia, put into the lineup, and singled off Carlton in the 7th inning of that night game. If someone ever duplicates this feat, it remains unlikely that both hits would come off Hall of Fame pitchers.
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