Josh

What the hell is a gigawatt?

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Me, every year when the Yankees are eliminated from the playoffs.

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The Dodgers have deferred their next championship to 2035

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@RobProvince Just going to add to what you left

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@3YearLetterman

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“What do you mean? What interview?”

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@JesseKellyDC Who cares? You put together a hall of fame pitching career

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@seanagnew As a 21 year old college student that was struggling to figure out what had happened and what this all meant, I just wanted the game that I loved to resume playing to give me some reassurance and normalcy. This moment did neither, but displayed something stronger- global unity.

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@magills_ Looks familiar

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@680TheFan 🤷

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@Braves

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Robert Stell Fletcher, from Planview, Texas, was left without legs after a bomb attack in WW I. This photo shows him getting ready to dive into the pool at Walter Reed Army Hospital not too long after he came back to the U.S. I found a tremendous 1919 Associated Press article about Robert, and I've transcribed it. Trust me: you'll want to read this.

"LOSS OF LEGS IN BATTLE HASN'T SPOILED LIFE FOR THIS TEXAN

Lieutenant Robert S. Fletcher of Plainview, Texas, a patient at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C., now home on a furlough, declares that he has "no kick" coming, and there's a reason ---- Lieutenant Fletcher hasn't any legs. Both limbs were blown off by a German shell during the Neuse-Argonne offensive in France.

But there's another reason, and a better one. Lieutenant Fletcher is just another example ---- although an exceptional one ---- of that American optimism and indomitable spirit which refuses to be drowned by adversity, but maintaining a cheery outlook surmounts every obstacle in the fight for the good things of life.

He does not complain, because his loss was for the benefit of his country. He has no criticism to make of the War Department or the manner in which the war was waged. He takes his condition philosophically and never has "the Blues."

In climbing over obstacles the officer has no peer. Thus far he has learned to swim better than almost any able-bodied man, and he often dives into the water from a height of 30 feet. Recently his comrades up at the Walter Reed Hospital rigged up a rope and pulley to aid him in reaching the top of the diving tower at the hospital pool. Before a large crowd which has gathered to witness his skill as an aquatic performer, he disdained the use of this contrivance and mounted the latter used by other swimmers.

In getting about the streets, Lieutenant Fletcher also eschews the aid of friends and propels himself along on a roller seat at a rate faster than a man can walk. And he is not satisfied with this mode of transportation, but declares that before long he will be walking again, for the army surgeons are working on a pair of artificial limbs for him, flexible at knee and ankle joints, which he expects to use with the aid of canes.

The soldier's latest achievement was accomplished during his present furlough when, with two passengers, he drove a motor car from his home in Plainview to San Angelo. In order to do this he devised a lever which was attached to the clutch, and then operated the lever with a wire extended to with an easy reach of his hands.

As soon as his treatment at the hospital is finished, Lieutenant Fletcher expects to take up the study of law.

The young officer was a member of the Texas National Guard prior to America's entrance into the World War. Previously he had worked several years on a ranch in Pecos County and was in splendid physical condition. Up to the time he was wounded, Lieutenant Fletcher was six feet two inches in height and weighed 190 pounds.

In May, 1916, while serving as a private with the Fourth Texas Infantry, he was assigned to duty on the Mexican border and served at Sanderson, Boquillas, and Alpine. Later he entered the third officer's training camp and received his commission there. He went to France as an officer of the 142nd Infantry, and was serving with that organization when he received the wounds which cost him his legs.

Lieutenant Fletcher is the possessor of several decorations for distinguished service, but seldom wears them. He takes the position that his condition speaks more eloquently of his services to his country than any number of medals."

---- Associated Press, 1919

It's almost too much to comprehend, isn't it? Robert's story doesn't end here, though. He went on to lead a full life. I'll have more about that in a subsequent post later today

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Derek Jeter

[Baseball’s Greatest Moments @BBGreatMoments]

name a random yankees player from the 90s.

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@JesseKellyDC

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@jacobperry I mean this sincerely.

There were many years when I enjoyed talking to you on this site.

I hope that you will realize that publicly attacking a deceased father and husband ;one beloved by many,) may indicate that you may need help.

I hope this is your rock bottom🙏

[Stephen L. Miller @redsteeze]

Yeah. John really was one of the best judges of character I've ever talked to. Undefeated until the end.
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[Robert Behrens @rcb05]

This is the greatest promotional item of all time and there is not a close second.

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Me, watching my robot vacuum cleaner from start to finish

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@andruwjones25 Conrats on something so well deserved. Thanks for so many great memories when I was growing up. The best centerfielder of my generation.

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@3YearLetterman @truelovewaitsph @SixFlags Dale Partidge’s wife accidentally farted at the breakfast table and he silently dragged her by the arm to the nearest confessional

#DalePartridgeFacts