Some days I just wonder...

For any of you who may be unaware, we are currently in a recession. In fact, we are facing the largest recession since the little one we had back in the '30s. As a result we've seen Uncles Sam bail out the banks, and now possibly the auto industry. Foreclosures are a daily occurrence, gas peaked at almost $4/gallon, and our cable bill went up $5. What is the world coming to?

Thank the Lord for the rock of stability that is the New York Yankees. Even in these pressing times, when the common man is struggling to put food on the table, they are quick to remind us of what is truly the most important thing...solid starting pitching.

The Bronx Bombers signed C.C. Sabathia this week to the tune of $160 mil. over the next few years. Now, some may see this as absurd (possibly any of you who have logic, morals, or decency), but you are plainly wrong. Without starting pitching (especially in the A.L.), you are doomed to failure. The Yankees HAD to make this move, as pitching has been their Achilles heel since Giambi stopped shooting steroids in the buttocks. Chicks may dig the long ball, but they alone will not help you reach your final destination!

For any of you who may be interested, you can click here to see how long it would take ol' C.C. to make your salary. I think he has to pitch half a game or something to make mine. I just hope he can pay for gas in his private jet. Poor guy!

'Tis the Season

I love the holiday season.  It's great.  You eat, you see family, you eat, and you get to witness the absurd.  At what other time of year can you read about the trampling of a Wal*Mart employee? Or fist fights over Barbies?  Truly absurd.  Aren't we civilized?

As Christians we live in a constant dichotomy between the birth of Christ and American consumerism.  It is difficult to find a balance, and we oftentimes seem to stray too far to one side or another.  I saw something today that reminded me of the challenge.

I drove by a church that had a huge sign out front encouraging folks to, "Keep Christ in Christmas."  Not a bad thought.  Right next to this sign was another encouraging folks to attend their annual Christmas Party/Festival;  where they could get a photo with Santa.  

'Tis the season!

My Mono Monologue

I realize, as I write this post, that it's been well over a month (in fact, nearly 6 weeks) since I wrote my last blogpost.  My apologies.  However, I do have a very good excuse.  A singular excuse.  Dare I say a mono excuse.

Mononucleosis, such a wonderful word.  I had not, until this point, fully understood the depth and breadth of the term.  I now, painfully, do.  But, it wasn't all bad.  I always wanted to watch 16 hours of T.V. back to back to back to...you get the idea.

So, with that being said, I am well on the road to recovery and hope to get the ol' blog up and running with some weekly posts.  Hope you enjoy!