I think a giant imperial military blob with an unwieldy and overfunded warfare state making catastrophic tactical decisions by misusing expensive equipment in unsuitable conditions is among the most believable things in that entire movie
Time I address the elephant in the room…..There I was, trying to enjoy a Mets game like a normal American. And who shows up sitting behind me? THAT WALL-CRAWLING MENACE! And what is he doing? Save the city? OH NO!!! SITTING IN PREMIUM SEATS PROBABLY PAID FOR BY MY TAX DOLLARS!!!
Bob Horner and I were destined to be teammates somewhere. I signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Arizona State before I was drafted. Bob played at ASU and ended up in Atlanta my first full year in the major leagues—1978. One way or another, it was bound to happen.
From the minute Bob Horner joined the Braves, all us players could see he was good. I mean… really good. And that swing—short and quick, x or and could turn around anybody’s fast ball. And Bob knew the strike zone. He just did not swing at a bad pitch (like I had a tendency to do a little too often…) He was a unique talent and I was very lucky to be in the lineup with him most of my career. All of my numbers were better when he was hitting behind me. And that fact is not lost on me. I know my career was better because of him.
It’s been a hard few weeks for the Braves Family losing Ted and Bobby—and now Bob. These 3 men all had such a profound impact on my career. I am forever grateful.
Nancy and I will miss Bob and our hearts go out to Chris and Trent and Tyler, along with their entire family.
The older we get, the more we cherish wonderful memories and this past month has brought a flood of them back to us. The gratitude we feel for them all has been overwhelming.
Rest well, my friend and teammate.
I almost hesitate to promote this, because it wasn't really intended to be a piece. I just sort of sat down and it came out. Maybe someone else out there has the same type of day today, and it'll speak to them.
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@Volquest_On3@GrantRamey Hate to see him leave - loved listening to him & felt like I walked away knowing more about the nuances of football. Really insightful. Congrats on the job - will miss him being alongside @tennvoice
My 7-year-old made me a lovely Mother's Day card and then said, just as sweetly (and earnestly!): "So if you end up in a box—I think it's called cremation, maybe?—definitely don't forget to bring this."
#BeStillMyHeart
BREAKING: Ted Turner, the media tycoon and entrepreneur who founded CNN and revolutionized American cable television, has died at age 87, CNN says. https://t.co/TkWQWdhsU3
Beautiful note from @LizWolfeReason on returning to work after the death of her lovely baby Solomon
"Life has more color and texture, not less, having walked through sorrow."
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Just ripping some 1993 Stadium Club Series 1 here, @Topps - pulled all these from the same pack. Pretty cards, but you got carried away a bit here…. Ha!
@mclipsco@BattingStanceG This feels official to me! All I know for sure is that Dusty Baker invented the high-five. Looks like that Garvey homer almost hit Da Plane.
The ramp from I-40 East to Henley Street is currently closed. A truck carrying a load of bees crashed, and now the bees have escaped and are swarming the area.