... when "Jacoby Ellsbury" friends you on Facebook? ^_^

Note: at least 37 people on Facebook claim to be named Jacoby Ellsbury, in addition to the listing in the "Athlete" section (where one is a fan, not a friend).

Can't tell if I should do it for the amusement value or send a message saying "No, really... who are you?"

Gave me a smile, at

Thanks much for the notes about Lego. I don't think I can respond individually--feeling rather gutted this morning. I know I did right by him. But it's in my nature to find something to second guess, in the same way that I recheck the door even though I know I locked it. And of course, I had to make a choice from the available options; the ( Read more... )

Back in December, 1992, the very smart kitten later to be named Leopold decided that once he was weaned he was coming to live with me. While I waited, I asked a vet tech friend for advice. "Get two," she said. As luck would have it, there was one unclaimed kitten left in the litter...

( He was a wonderful cat. )

Well, I was sure that today was the end. Last night he had less equilibrium and less interest in food. I was in the computer room, and he went to jump for "his" chair and took a pretty good tumble. I'm sure it hurt, and it knocked the wind out of him (I held him while he coughed and took short breaths), but it seemed to dampen his spirit, too. ( Read more... )

Thanks much for the good thoughts for him ( Read more... )

Saturday night, Lego was fine... Sunday morning, he was slow to come down for his treats when I got up (not like him), and when I put them down for him, he sniffed, nearly vomited, and then walked away, slowly, looking a little wistful that he couldn't eat them. He didn't eat at all Sunday, save for two bits of steak that he wanted enough to ( Read more... )

Day one (for me) of the Sure Shot extravaganza! (I'm given to understand that Friday was a little nuts. I called Mike Friday night: "What time do you want me there?" Exhausted voice: "What are you doing now?") Wasn't quite sure how I'd be helping out, but I wound up doling out prepaid ticket orders. This is definitely the kind of thing that ( Read more... )

AAA Starting Pitcher of the Year!


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This coming Friday marks the end of the voting period for WEEI's Best Blogger contest. One of the ten finalists is my good friend Cyn Donnelly, of Toeing the Rubber and Red Sox Chick fame. Now, regardless of the competition, I'd probably ask you to vote for Cyn, because she's a smart baseball fan and a great friend (not to mention excellent ( Read more... )

The boys left it all on the field, which is all we could ever ask. They were wearing down, but they never lost heart and they never stopped playing. They brought us joy and love of the game; they earned our devotion, and our gratitude, and our respect ( Read more... )