Haaah. I was going to comment on today's typos (which I never feel compelled to do), because that was a big one (also, "They often are portrayed as evidence of drunkenness even among somber people and in no event do they ever help you." tickled my funny bone).
I held off though, after your touching tribute to your mother's empathy. Just didn't feel right to nitpick. But it looks like your editor caught the big one after all.
Whew! Miller's Crossing, No Country For Old Men, AND Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas refs all in one newsletter! What's the rumpus?
Oh, AND Bob's dad Ray Boone was the scout who originally signed Curt Schilling to the Red Sox...(there has to be a "a plague o' both your houses!"--joke in there somewhere).
Touching tribute to your mom, I’m sorry for her (and your) loss.
My wife works for a small business that brokers heavy machinery domestically and overseas. They don’t sell it themselves but basically market the equipment for sellers to buyers. Overseas and some domestic buyers will overpay for older equipment because they can repair if themselves.
Thanks for the sports reports and the story about your mother. (I skipped the abortion piece because I find it too depressing...the health of women in Texas is taking a hit...) - but I was touched by your story of your mother's selflessness. Cool.
- My condolences to you and your mother and your whole family, Craig.
- So what say you about this: I noted to my wife that in Texas, once more we are seeing that the unborn have more of a right to live than all the people dying from COVID because the state is anti-mask. She said that I am missing the point, that it's not about the unborn at all but only about infringing on the rights of women. I agree that this does infringe on the rights of women, but also think there are people whose religious beliefs really think abortion is murder, and she claims that the evangelicals never felt that way until the sexual revolution. (She was willing to accept that Catholics have their own reasons, but also felt that they have little role in the anti-abortion movement, especially in Texas). So is she right, and this is entirely sexism and misogyny, or is there also some core of actually wanting to protect a fetus. (For the record, I will respect the personal belief of anyone who thinks abortion is wrong but will not accept their insistence that their belief should trump mine. Anymore than you will let me tell you have to keep kosher.)
Thanks for sharing that story and for the reminder that family matters even when it's (really really) hard. Godspeed to your aunt and my deepest admiration and condolences to your mom.
Last night was a biblical rain here - 6" in my town, thanks to the "remnants of Ida" (which might be a shitty band playing Better Than Ezra covers). The noise helped me sleep, but I woke up to a feeling of "I should check my basement" dread (it's fine), and then was bombarded by the news out of Texas once I checked my phone. I'm horrified and sad. Thanks for pointing out The Lilith Fund - hoping they can make use of my small donation.
Haaah. I was going to comment on today's typos (which I never feel compelled to do), because that was a big one (also, "They often are portrayed as evidence of drunkenness even among somber people and in no event do they ever help you." tickled my funny bone).
I held off though, after your touching tribute to your mother's empathy. Just didn't feel right to nitpick. But it looks like your editor caught the big one after all.
Thanks for writing, have a great day
Whew! Miller's Crossing, No Country For Old Men, AND Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas refs all in one newsletter! What's the rumpus?
Oh, AND Bob's dad Ray Boone was the scout who originally signed Curt Schilling to the Red Sox...(there has to be a "a plague o' both your houses!"--joke in there somewhere).
Touching tribute to your mom, I’m sorry for her (and your) loss.
My wife works for a small business that brokers heavy machinery domestically and overseas. They don’t sell it themselves but basically market the equipment for sellers to buyers. Overseas and some domestic buyers will overpay for older equipment because they can repair if themselves.
Thanks for the sports reports and the story about your mother. (I skipped the abortion piece because I find it too depressing...the health of women in Texas is taking a hit...) - but I was touched by your story of your mother's selflessness. Cool.
If Santiago Espinal wasn't on the IL, the Blue Jays could field an all-Black and Latino starting lineup, DH and SP included.
- My condolences to you and your mother and your whole family, Craig.
- So what say you about this: I noted to my wife that in Texas, once more we are seeing that the unborn have more of a right to live than all the people dying from COVID because the state is anti-mask. She said that I am missing the point, that it's not about the unborn at all but only about infringing on the rights of women. I agree that this does infringe on the rights of women, but also think there are people whose religious beliefs really think abortion is murder, and she claims that the evangelicals never felt that way until the sexual revolution. (She was willing to accept that Catholics have their own reasons, but also felt that they have little role in the anti-abortion movement, especially in Texas). So is she right, and this is entirely sexism and misogyny, or is there also some core of actually wanting to protect a fetus. (For the record, I will respect the personal belief of anyone who thinks abortion is wrong but will not accept their insistence that their belief should trump mine. Anymore than you will let me tell you have to keep kosher.)
Per the Tigers talking heads last night, that was the Motown Nine's first victory over the A's in Comerica Park since April 2016. Yikes.
Oof. Touching write up about the fam there. Thanks Craig.
That was a great tribute to both your aunt, and your mother. My sympathies to you, and especially your mom.
Re: that '71 Bucs team, Bruce Markusen's "The Team That Changed Baseball" is one heck of a book on the topic, which I can't recommend highly enough.
Thanks for sharing that story and for the reminder that family matters even when it's (really really) hard. Godspeed to your aunt and my deepest admiration and condolences to your mom.
Last night was a biblical rain here - 6" in my town, thanks to the "remnants of Ida" (which might be a shitty band playing Better Than Ezra covers). The noise helped me sleep, but I woke up to a feeling of "I should check my basement" dread (it's fine), and then was bombarded by the news out of Texas once I checked my phone. I'm horrified and sad. Thanks for pointing out The Lilith Fund - hoping they can make use of my small donation.
Yes, yes I did click on the link and saw the ....