Johnny Cochrane

I'll admit this caught me by surprise. First, I didn't realize he was that old (and he looked really young. Must be the benefits of living in SO-CAL). Second, I didn't know he was fighting a brain tumor. As long as blacks continue to feel and be treated differently from the rest of society, his name will live.

House Chronicles

I've been looking at houses with the hopes that I might find one I like. No luck so far. Everything is too expensive or too ugly. I don't want to spend the whole mortgage because I would like to do some improvements to whatever house I will purchase.

Sigh! Such is my life.

Recovery Time

Whew! What a weekend. It has taken me this long to digest the horrendous showing of both the UNM basketball teams. First, the men proved to the nation what I have been saying for the last three seasons. Ritchie McKay sucks as a coach. I'm almost tempted to go to the games next year just to start the "Fire Ritchie" chants.
The women have peaked. Unless they get athletes (because the team has one athlete right now), they will never be better than conference tournament champs. Don Flanagan needs to get it through his thick head that he can't compete at a national level with the types of players he is bringing in (blonde hair, blue eyed and skinny as a rail). I support them because they play better ball than the men but I'm not sure how much longer I can support a team that has plateaued.

That being said, I'm happy there are only 11 days until opening day. Go Yankees!

Just a Reminder

You are down to 7 months of shopping days before my birthday. Shop early, shop often.

Baseball & Steroids (on-going)

I am watching the Congressional Hearing on baseball and steroids. This is very interesting, not just because I'm a baseball fan, but because I believe that parents today are not doing enough to protect and teach their children and continue to try to find other people, events and things to blame for the behavior of their children.

Yes, it is true that ball players are role-models. When I was growing up, my favorite player was Don Mattingly and I would emulate his swing when I would play whiffle ball with my brother. Never did I consider trying anything beyond Gatorade and lots of practice to enhance my performance. At the same time, my parents refused to allow the influences of the world to dominate me. I was banned from watching certain shows on television and from listening to certain types of music. I was also forbidden to befriend certain people based on what my parents experienced around certain people.

Having said this, the dilemma that I believe Congress is facing is this: Do they take the steps to address the problem, thus letting today's parents off the hook or do they let things go and continue to see the future of the world crumble?

Your opinions please.

Update: I commend the Congresspeople on the committee for attempting to try and improve a problem that exists, not only in baseball, but in the country. That said, I'm disappointed in the players for not opening up and telling the truth about themselves and their teammates. We as fans deserve to know the truth.

Man v. Alligator

I'm starting to fear even stepping foot outside my house for fear a flying cockroach will kill me. I mean, if you have to worry about an alligator attacking and killing you, what else should you fear? Maybe this is why people are flocking to the southwest in record numbers.

O Woe is Me

Whatever shall I do today?

It is snowing and I don't have to go to work. I could spend the rest of the day in bed, catching up on much needed sleep. I could grab my sled and go down the street a couple of times. I could clean my room(nah!).

Nope, I'll just be a lazy bum today. Drop me a line if you dare.

Evolution of bowling equipment

Are you tired of going to the bowling alley and smelling cigarette smoke, beer and other various unclassified aromas? You no longer have to with the new scented bowling balls in the referenced msnbc.com article. If it helps me bowl better, I'm all for it. However, I've yet to find anything that will help me consistently make the 7-10 split.

Fill Out Your Brackets

Now, I don't know what got into the UNM Men's Basketball team but because I'm an employee of the University, I have to cheer for them. That being said, I disagree with the 12 seed they received and having Villanova as an opponent. Personally, I thought the men should have been a 10 seed. Round 1 is Friday in Nashville, Tennessee.

The women received an 8 seed in Knoxville, Tennessee (home of the Tennessee Volunteer's a.k.a. the women's version of the UCLA Bruins) and they will play Purdue. Of course, the winner of that game will play Tennessee on their home floor. Personally, the women should have been a 6 seed because this team was far better than the one that went to the Sweet Sixteen two years ago. The women play next Sunday.

My question is this. What will Ritchie McKay do next season when he loses 60% of his starting line-up? What will Don Flanagan do next season without Mandi Moore and Lindsay Arndt? See, it's never too early to start asking about next year.

Heave ho, three in a row!

Domination
n.
Control or power over another or others.
The exercise of such control or power.
dominations Christianity. The fourth of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. Also called dominions.

See also UNM Women's Basketball vs. University of Utah Women's Basketball 2003-2005.

Who says you can't win all the time?

Goodbye UNLV

I have to admit it. I'm happy that we don't have to worry about UNLV until next season. The combined point difference over the three games the Lobos and Rebels have played this year is 2 points. Not exactly the way you draw it up on the chalkboard folks.

Next up for the UNM Women's basketball team - the winner of the Utah/BYU game. Personally, I hope we draw Utah. I'd love to beat them a third time this year.

Round 1 - Lobos

The quest for a third straight Women's Mountain West Tournament championship is under way. The Lobos play the winner of UNLV/Wyoming Friday at noon MST. Set your VCR's!

My Mood

Ever had one of those days when you just need something good to change your mood? The last two days have left me really grumpy (and if you know me, when I'm grumpy I'm not fun to be around). Fortunately, that changed at lunch. I went to visit my soon to be (hopefully) friendly mortgage representative (yes, I will be buying a house. No, I don't know when) and found out I will get approved for a $125k mortgage, which will buy me a nice first house. Now all I need to do is find a house I like.

Sounds like fun huh? :D

125 Years Old

God, please don't let me look like this when I reach 125 years old (and I plan on living to be at least 100).

Request from Heather

Hello Everyone,
My dad is back in the hospital. He has an infection in his blood and they can't figure out why. Please continue to pray and thank you for all of the prayers you have prayed already. Please also pray for me that I can continue to go to God in prayer for peace, to help me with my feelings of overwhelment.
Love you all,
Heather

Let's all rally around Heather and help her feel loved and maybe our prayers will help her dad too!

Yankees Update

I hope this doesn't foreshadow the upcoming season. The Yankees need a healthy Randy Johnson to win the World Series this year. I just hope he gets this taken care of and has a productive season for the Yankees.

Get well soon Big Unit!

Strange but true

Ever asked a person who is sick if they need anything? I do it all the time and I have to admit the answer I got Sunday was a little strange. Natalie has some weird virus/infection that limits her talking to about a dozen words a day (she says it's a tragedy). So I sent her a text message asking if she needed anything. The answer? Ice cream. Specifically, Amaretto or Cake Batter from Cold Stone Creamery. Being the man of my word, I went and bought her some. I never imagined her request would be that. Then again, I never thought I would get an answer back from her either. Such is my life, which I am happy to share with you my faithful readers.

My Michael Jackson Post

This makes me regret ever owning Thriller. Hindsight really is 20-20.