Mario Mendoza: Major League shortstop, 1974-1982. Played for the Pirates, Mariners and Rangers. Mendoza’s career batting average: .215. The Mendoza Line: A term, apparently coined by Hall of Famer George Brett, referring to a player whose batting average drops below .200; a poor batting average or a prolonged and severe slump. Is there a blogging… Read More slumping.
Some guy I know was pretty happy to find out that a video he did for work won a 2008 bronze Telly Award. He wrote a silly clip previewing the last Super Bowl; the people judging in the “online video-news category apparently found it pleasing: My friend is quick to point out that while he… Read More telly-icious.
I happen to know these guys; in fact, I happen to be related to them. I wasn’t aware until today that my nephews displayed any tendencies to become evil geniuses somewhere down the line. When they do, I hope they remember to be kind to their favorite uncle.
I wanted to make sure you got a chance to see this. It was shot Tuesday by Orchard, Iowa, resident Lori Mehmen, moments before she took cover as this tornado approached. This amazing shot was first run in the Mitchell County Press-News and then picked up by AP. I finally got to see it in… Read More wow.
A few months ago, I learned that I could knock out as many as 23 five year olds if I happened to be attacked by a group of them. Definitely a handy thing to be aware of. The internet is full of useless quizzes; I usually try to avoid them. But a couple came up… Read More pop quiz.
Other than the actual date of the solstice, I don’t really have a regular point that marks the start of the summer. But: 90 degrees outside. The air conditioner installed and running. The fridge is stocked with Oberon. moe. opens the Arts Festival tonight. Yeah. Summer’s here.
