i have been watching pro wrestling for roughly 46 of my 48 years on this planet. i can be very cynical with the product at times, but when something blows my mind, it charges all of my senses. last night was one of those nights. i was absolutely devastated when Bray Wyatt died. his brother talked about doing something that would be a tribute to his legacy. if the debut last night of the Wyatt Sicks was the start of that, they are off to a magnificent beginning. i had tears in my eyes seeing the characters come to life and what this could become as a real life horror movie right before our eyes. this was easily the best Monday Night Raw in quite some time. and i absolutely can't wait to see what comes next.
a delightful trip into the dark mind of an evil genius or simply the musings of an asshole
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
when pro wrestling is done right...
Monday, June 17, 2024
and now, the heat...
we're under an excess heat warning all week. joy. and of course, it would be this week, when both mom and i have doctor's appointments and she has two physical therapy appointments.
the New York Yankees lost last night at Boston, 9-3. sadly, it looks like the Yankees can whip every other team in the league, but struggle against their own division. hopefully, that starts being different soon since they start a series at home against Baltimore tomorrow night.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
and here we go...
so, i am going to try to fly through this as i am running behind this morning. of course, nearly 4 hours of sleep can do that to you sometimes.
mom and i did go out to lunch yesterday after her physical therapy. she wanted to go to this new Mexican restaurant in town. amazingly, it was really good. the closest thing i have had to "real" Mexican food in years. i can definitely see this place becoming one of my favorites.
after that, i typed up the two poems i wrote when we got back home. i did watch some of the Euro 2024 yesterday. Germany destroyed Scotland, 5-1.
Friday, June 14, 2024
at least there was some rain...
yesterday was a challenge in managing my frustration. as usual, i mostly failed. between the Yankees losing, doing my laundry and trying to fold clothes with a pinched nerve, etc. etc. and then of course, it rained last night. joy.
the Yankees lost yesterday at the Royals, 4-3. nothing like almost winning a game you probably shouldn't have and your closer blows it. fuck me. they start a series tonight at Boston.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
here comes the heat...
it is supposed to get hot today and stay that way for over a week. oh joy.
the Yankees won last night at the Royals, 11-5. they go for the sweep this afternoon.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
goodbye to the logo...
i actually got sleep last night. a little over 4 hours in my massage chair. i was taking my blood sugar this morning and the news flashed on my phone just as i was watching the Dan Patrick Show. Jerry West had died. i knew Dan was going to be crushed by this as i have seen over the years what Jerry West meant to the show. as someone that loves basketball, Jerry West is one of those Mount Rushmore guys that are bigger than life. the man is the logo of the NBA. there was probably no classier man that has lived on this earth. if you don't know much about him, do yourself a favor and dive down the rabbit hole and learn everything. it will be worth your time.
the grocery shopping went pretty well today, other than my back pain. now, on the way home, i was stuck downwind from a fertilizer truck. and i'm supposed to believe people when they tell me god loves me.
the New York Yankees won last night at the Royals, 10-1. hopefully, they will win again tonight.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
so much to do...
so, i have got the rough draft of the book that C. Renee Kiser and i are doing. let me just say, it should be one that you will definitely want to get a copy of.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210633465-altered-states-of-the-unflinching-souls
here are your highlights from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final:
Friday, June 7, 2024
at least the humidity went away...
i was actually able to open up the house today. a nice cool breeze this morning was flowing through. i got some more horrible sleep. sadly, i am used to it. i did get the house vacuumed today. that took a toll on my back. i was hoping a really good shower would help that. it didn't.
the Yankees won again last night, 8-5, at home against the Twins. the only thing that ruined the victory was the injury to Juan Soto. turns out it is just some elbow inflammation he has been dealing with for the last 10 days or so. so, a few days off and he will (hopefully) be fine. they start a series tonight at home against the Dodgers.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
nothing like dropping an old microwave on your foot...
how i didn't break my foot when i did that last night is beyond me. of course, waking up this morning and having the shit still here, i guess i could have just waited to get them out there. Vietnam Vets are supposed to pick up the old chairs and microwave from the kitchen. at least i have them where i won't have to move them again to get out of the garage. they have upped mom's appointment, so i am writing a little sooner than i wanted to. ah, the joy of 3 hours of sleep.
the New York Yankees won last night at home over the Twins, 9-5. they will go for the sweep tonight.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
just enough rain to make me miserable...
as many of you know by now, i hate having arthritis. and on days like these, i feel like i am just dragging. but, when you get so fucking used to pain, it always just seems like you are going through the motions. good times.
i did write 4 poems yesterday while mom was in physical therapy. i typed those up and i think they are pretty good. i need to write some more so i can get another batch of poems out to the world.
Monday Night Raw was pretty good last night.
Monday, June 12, 2023
doing laundry during a tornado warning...
i think i had just got my first load of laundry going in the washer and my iPhone went nuts. when i saw it was for a tornado warning, i thought back to 4 years ago when the last one hit around here. thankfully, it was already past us when the experts on tv were saying the tornado has to be here. we got 1.5 inches of rain in just about 45 minutes. on the bright side, the smell of smoke is gone from the air. and i did get my laundry done, eventually.
the New York Yankees lost last night to Boston, 3-2, in 10 innings. they are off tonight and start a series tomorrow night at the Mets.