Ok here's one for you...What starts in Maine? Ends in Georgia? Is 2180 miles long, takes you thru rivers , woods, streams, Mountains and paths, past bear, moose, skunks, porcupines and other wild animals, and has never been covered by a human being in less than 47 days by foot?
If you guessed the Appalachian Trail, you were right! The "Trail" is marked only by white blazes on tree trunks and takes you through rough, flat , inclined and mountainous terrain. Ms. Pharr Davis' best time is 57 days. This summer she is trying to break the record of 47 days. Imagine this, you need to do almost 50 miles per day, every day walking for about 15-17 hours in the heat and humidity. Yikes!
So next time someone calls "hiking " a wimpy sport, or not even a sport...Tell em to join Pharr Davis in Blairstown N.J. for the final 1200 miles of the hike.
Oh Ms. Davis, I hope you have plenty of "deep woods bug spray".
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
NFL Owners Approve New Collective Bargaining Agreement....So Big Deal!
Hip , hip, hooray ...The greedy owners agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement ! The NFL Players Union I'm sure will follow suit..just in time to start the season and get their paychecks..The network is happy, fans are happy...So let the games begin!
You know what, next time you guys have a strike, lockout and lawsuit....Don't tell me. Just wake me when it's over!
Let's go Jets!
You know what, next time you guys have a strike, lockout and lawsuit....Don't tell me. Just wake me when it's over!
Let's go Jets!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Unfortunately , The United States Slavery Museum Having a Tough Time Getting Off the Ground...
The plans to build the US National Slavery Museum in Fredericksburg Va., was conceived by L. Douglas Wilder , the nation's first elected black governor about 10 years ago. About 38 acres were donated and architectural models were even prepared. Some artifacts were donated .
So where does the museum stand today? It doesn't! The lot is vacant, overgrown with weeds. No construction, no nothing.. Except for a $215,000 tax bill from the City of Fredericksburg, who is making noise about auctioning off the property. Good luck in this real estate market...But that's not the point.
This is a great and worthy endeavor, long overdue and would educate and enlighten not only African Americans but all races , creeds and colors about the terrible, shameful period of American history. Slavery.
So where do we go from here? First of all, Fredericksburg, show some compassion and back off! Governor Wilder, respectfully, are you in or out? We need energetic, well-connected, strong leadership. And most importantly "Corporate Amererica and Academic America "get financially involved! Not many worthier causes!
It would be downright disrespectful to let this project die in the wind...The kids today, and generations to come need to be educated!
Remember, talk is cheap!
So where does the museum stand today? It doesn't! The lot is vacant, overgrown with weeds. No construction, no nothing.. Except for a $215,000 tax bill from the City of Fredericksburg, who is making noise about auctioning off the property. Good luck in this real estate market...But that's not the point.
This is a great and worthy endeavor, long overdue and would educate and enlighten not only African Americans but all races , creeds and colors about the terrible, shameful period of American history. Slavery.
So where do we go from here? First of all, Fredericksburg, show some compassion and back off! Governor Wilder, respectfully, are you in or out? We need energetic, well-connected, strong leadership. And most importantly "Corporate Amererica and Academic America "get financially involved! Not many worthier causes!
It would be downright disrespectful to let this project die in the wind...The kids today, and generations to come need to be educated!
Remember, talk is cheap!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Lenny Dykstra("Nails "),Another Victim of Life in the Fast Lane!
I guess it can happen to anybody...One day riding high, on top of the world , nothing but upside, the next day bankruptcy, divorce, financial empire destroyed, family relationships ruined and then the arrest and criminal charges.
Look at the beloved Lenny "Nails " Dykstra , 1986 member of Mets world championship team, 1993 member of Phillies team which went to the "Series ", second in the MVP voting to Barry Bonds one year . A guy who would run through a wall for you... guys who played with him loved him. Gave his blood and guts every night!
Then in retirement, it appeared he had everything...Valued his assets at $58 million a few years ago. Then bam, a downhill slide at 150 miles per hour. Apparently , he was broke...Filed bankruptcy, and then he was trolling for an easy "financial fix" ! Arrested and allegations of fraud and obstruction of justice .Man!
Is Dykstra ruined? That will be up to Lenny.. He has to address the charges, either plea or go to trial and then somehow reinvent himself in a way that maybe only Lenny Dykstra can.
In the meantime, a good place to start is to make amends with family and long-time friends. The months and years ahead will be much more bearable with a layer of support.
It's not going to be easy, but hey....life never is!
Look at the beloved Lenny "Nails " Dykstra , 1986 member of Mets world championship team, 1993 member of Phillies team which went to the "Series ", second in the MVP voting to Barry Bonds one year . A guy who would run through a wall for you... guys who played with him loved him. Gave his blood and guts every night!
Then in retirement, it appeared he had everything...Valued his assets at $58 million a few years ago. Then bam, a downhill slide at 150 miles per hour. Apparently , he was broke...Filed bankruptcy, and then he was trolling for an easy "financial fix" ! Arrested and allegations of fraud and obstruction of justice .Man!
Is Dykstra ruined? That will be up to Lenny.. He has to address the charges, either plea or go to trial and then somehow reinvent himself in a way that maybe only Lenny Dykstra can.
In the meantime, a good place to start is to make amends with family and long-time friends. The months and years ahead will be much more bearable with a layer of support.
It's not going to be easy, but hey....life never is!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Diana Nyad , Sharks, 103 Mile Swim ,60 Hours in the Water...Nothing For a 61 Year Old Kid!
Diana Nyad , an athletic wonder and courageous, legendary long-distance swimmer is at it again at the ripe young age of 61. Ms. Nyad will attempt to swim the "Florida Straits " , Cuba to Key West in the very near future. She , of course, will have an entourage of 22 people keeping her company including a doctor, trainer, coach, "shark hunters" , nutritionest and more .
Just think about what she's doing, 103 miles in 60 hours in shark-infested , rough waters in the middle of black, desolate nights. This is one dedicated , driven, fearless woman...The preparation, training, sacrifice..."man o man ". Why ? To say she did it? "Life would not be complete without it "? Writing a book ? A goal ? Lunacy ? Or an extreme midlife crisis ?
Whatever the reson, she's in for the swim and journey of her life. Be careful, be safe and we can only ask that you give it your all.
Good luck!
Just think about what she's doing, 103 miles in 60 hours in shark-infested , rough waters in the middle of black, desolate nights. This is one dedicated , driven, fearless woman...The preparation, training, sacrifice..."man o man ". Why ? To say she did it? "Life would not be complete without it "? Writing a book ? A goal ? Lunacy ? Or an extreme midlife crisis ?
Whatever the reson, she's in for the swim and journey of her life. Be careful, be safe and we can only ask that you give it your all.
Good luck!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Woman's World Cup Soccer; Gut-Wrenching Loss to Japan.
Well one thing about sports in the summertime....You get to watch sports on the tube you might not watch during football, basketball and hockey season. The French Open, Belmont Stakes, Wimbledon, The British Open Golf, Tour De France and The Woman's World's Cup(FIFA). The World Cup Final today was a "nail-biter " , which ended in a "shootout " going to Japan . The US woman were bigger, stronger, faster and I thought better, but somehow the Japanese woman never gave up and pulled out a historic victory for themselves and their stricken country.
US woman; You trained hard, played great, never gave up and showed true grace and character even in defeat.
You both deserved to win!
US woman; You trained hard, played great, never gave up and showed true grace and character even in defeat.
You both deserved to win!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Judge Reggie Walton Declares a Mistrial in Clemens Trial; What Was the Real Reason ?
Shocking news flash heard around the sports world mid-afternoon yesterday in the criminal trial of Roger Clemens . Yes, on day 2 , a mistrial declared by Federal Court Judge Reggie Walton . To make things more interesting, the parties must return to Court on September 2nd for the Judge to decide if the case actually even gets retried .
So was the case mistried because of the carelessness of the well-respected prosecutors, because Clemens is lucky or because deep down Judge Walton immensely dislikes the case and was looking for a reason to "mistry or dismiss it" ? Perhaps Judge Walton truly believes that this was and is "a baseball matter " and that Congress stuck their big noses in a little too far by conducting lengthy hearings on arguably a private matter . Or maybe, two major mistakes by "experienced prosecutors" during opening statements and again while playing a video (which should have been delicately redacted in accordance with the Court's instructions) was too much , too soon and the Judge thought better to end it quickly rather than drag it out with inevitably the same result.
Whatever. Bottom line , the case is mistried, Clemens goes home to Texas, prosecutors are eating an "all you can eat serving of craw" and Clemens' fate will now first rest in the hands of the US Attorney and come September 2nd, in the palms of Judge Walton. A lot of time , money and effort have been wasted. Oh well Roger, you got very lucky through some big time "rookie mistakes "......We'll see how far it gets you.
Remember "Rocket " , the Government is broke, but somehow they'll be able to come up with another $10 million to retry you if need be! Enjoy the summer. Time now to toast Steven Durham, the prosecutor who made it all possible ! Bottoms up.
So was the case mistried because of the carelessness of the well-respected prosecutors, because Clemens is lucky or because deep down Judge Walton immensely dislikes the case and was looking for a reason to "mistry or dismiss it" ? Perhaps Judge Walton truly believes that this was and is "a baseball matter " and that Congress stuck their big noses in a little too far by conducting lengthy hearings on arguably a private matter . Or maybe, two major mistakes by "experienced prosecutors" during opening statements and again while playing a video (which should have been delicately redacted in accordance with the Court's instructions) was too much , too soon and the Judge thought better to end it quickly rather than drag it out with inevitably the same result.
Whatever. Bottom line , the case is mistried, Clemens goes home to Texas, prosecutors are eating an "all you can eat serving of craw" and Clemens' fate will now first rest in the hands of the US Attorney and come September 2nd, in the palms of Judge Walton. A lot of time , money and effort have been wasted. Oh well Roger, you got very lucky through some big time "rookie mistakes "......We'll see how far it gets you.
Remember "Rocket " , the Government is broke, but somehow they'll be able to come up with another $10 million to retry you if need be! Enjoy the summer. Time now to toast Steven Durham, the prosecutor who made it all possible ! Bottoms up.
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