Posted in sports on Apr 8th, 2009
We have a tradition in our family of attending Opening Day at (now) Minute Maid Park. My wife and I started this tradition in high school and we continue it even with the kids in school. The kids love it because they get to leave school early and tell everyone they are heading off to [...]
Posted in sports on Sep 28th, 2008
Late September and October is the worst time of year.
I know what you’re thinking, “How in the hell can early Fall be the worst time of year?” In a way, you’re totally justified. There are a lot of great things about this time of year.
The weather is just beginning to change in the Texas Hill [...]
Posted in sports on Sep 9th, 2008
I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that we, along with three other families, are season ticket holders for the Round Rock Express. As such, we went to 17 ball games this year. Our seats are just a few rows back from third base. Anyway, I’ve mentioned this before.
Last night, Express third baseman Mark Saccomanno homered off [...]
Posted in sports on Jul 20th, 2008
Autumn picked my bike up from the bike shop this week. My bike had been in the shop for a week, and I was really chomping at the bit to get it back.
Autumn showed up with something new in tow: a Giant Halfwheeler ST. This is the craziest contraption I’ve ever seen, but our youngest [...]
Posted in sports on Jul 7th, 2008
The fact that you’re reading this is proof that you aren’t out there voting for Carlos Lee to make the National League All-Star team.
What do you need to know?
The guy has 20 home runs and is leading all National League outfielders in RBIs.
He’s willing to participate in the Home Run Derby if he makes [...]