Old joke: a young monk joined a monastery where they could only say two words a year. The rest of the time they had a vow of silence. After a year the monk was called in for his annual review, where he could say his two words. His superior praised him for his good works around the monastery. What are your two words, he asked. The young monk replied "Food bad". His superior said that he understood, the they weren't operating a fancy restaurant.
At the end of his second year the monk was again called in. Same routine. What are your two words? "Bed hard". His superior understood, since they weren't running a fancy hotel.
At the end of his third year the monk was called in again. Despite his good works, his two words were "I quit". His superior replied "Well, it's understandable. All you've done since you got here is complain!".
Braves sweep the Rockies. Their fastest start in the modern era, since the 1800's - 15 games over .500. All without Strider, Smith Shauber, Schwellenbach, and Murphy.
Sunday it was third string catcher Jonah Heim got the big hit. Matt Olson is playing better than ever - hitting his 299th home run. Riley may be coming out of his slump. Drake Baldwin is building on his ROY reason. Chris Sale is having another great season. Spencer Strider struggled in his first start back from injury, and Braves Twitter was ready to release him. Strider couldn't have been expected to be at midseason form - especially in hitter friendly Coors Field. Let's give him a few starts to return to form.
Acuna is hurt. Again. But this is his first hamstring injury. In his 8 year career Acuna has averaged playing only 105 games per year. Do you give him Ohtani money when he's a free agent? The Dodgers paid $40 million for Kyle Tucker. How much do you offer Ronald? You know the Mets and Dodgers and Yankees are going to overpay for him. Do you let him walk? Not sure that I really care. Shoot, Michael Harris has been injury prone as well. Compare Ronald's production to Matt Olson's. Just don't sign someone who can't stay off the PEDs.
Next up: three games in Seattle, two 940 starts and a 410 pitch pitch on Wednesday. Then the weekend series against the Dodgers.
Yankees announcer John Sterling passed away at the age of 87. Back in the early 80's he called Braves and Hawks game - including the infamous July 4 Rick Camp home run against the Mets.
Monday: stayed in bed all morning - except when Winnie was demanding to go outside at 715 am. I guess that I feel a little bit better, but not much. Yesterday all I ate was a few donut holes before we left for the recital, and for supper when we got back. Also the Jeni's ice cream. This morning I ate Ceil's leftover oatmeal.
While this was an editorial, at some point it would be nice (and fair) if a WSB or AJC journalist took the time to ask Bellwood for their side of the story, instead of regurgitating their social media posts. Again, it's the unforgiving attitudes in the posts that are the most sad thing about all this.They'd rather have an empty building in their neighborhood than have an actual business generating tax revenues that can be funneled back into the city. 
Denison: addressing a joint session of Congress, King Charles stated that “for many here—and for myself—the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us not only personally, but together as members of our community.”
Found this SGA Gladiators / Flames jersey for Matthew.
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