Monthly Archives: July 2019

I had a most enjoyable visit with the Rotary of Fairfax. I gave a presentation on “a day in the life of an election officer.” They seemed to enjoy it and ask a number of thought provoking questions. They were … Continue reading →

They announced the game time temperature as 96 degrees. I suspect I got a bit hotter as the day wore on. The Orioles were giving out free ice chips all day long. The game itself involved a pitching masterpiece by … Continue reading →

It is with sadness that I noted the recent passing of Elijah “Pumpsie” Green. He was the “omega” to Jackie Robinson’s “alpha.”  The Boston Red Sox were the last team to integrate. It happened in 1959, twelve years after Jackie … Continue reading →

To bolster their sagging bullpen, the Nats have signed veteran reliever Fernando Rodney. He was used in relief last night and got the Nats out of a jam in the 8th inning. But Fernando and I actually go way back. … Continue reading →

Just returned from San Diego and SABR 49. Lots of great presentations, baseball fellowship, and two San Diego Padres games at Petco Park (one of my favorite baseball venues.) Alas I did not make it out of Round 1 in … Continue reading →