Say it Ain't So!

Just another example of what's wrong with our country today, as more names from the performance enhancement test the MLB ran back in 2003, which was suppose to be confidential and destroyed afterwards, were leaked to the press. This time it was Manny (again) and Big Papi David Ortiz. Another black eye for baseball, some say. But for me, it's more of another black eye for America as a whole.

What's happening in baseball seems to be just another symbol of what's wrong with much of America and it's economy. No longer is hard work rewarded, instead we've become a labor force which expects it all in return for just showing up to work each day. These days its who you know, the color of your skin, your gender or your ability to manipulate the system which gets you ahead. So today as we sit and shake our heads over two more fallen "heroes" we should remember that at the same time we are sitting in judgement of ourselves as a society, too.

It finally feels like Summer!

The blazing sun, intense thunderstorms and the nasty humidty has finally arrived here in Beantown.

And it feels good! Time for some "California Love" - 2pac Style!

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When it Rains it Pours

It's funny how the frenzy over healthcare has produced a host of Republican sharks trying to use the issue to derail the Obama Presidency. Read the newspaper, listen to the radio or watch the TV News and all you hear is how the President is under seige for "trying to do too much - too quickly". Like the idea of bringing down cost of health care and making it a right for everyone is asking too much. Especially from elected officials who get their own free plan at the expense of taxpayers. Or the health care industry which reported recorded profits in the last year alone. When did it become okay to make obscene profits at the health of someone else?

So while the Republicans campaign to bring Obama to his "Waterloo", and weak-minded Democrats cave into to politics, millions of Americans will go without care, not seek treatment until their conditions get serious which will require only more costly treatment and drive countless numbers of families into bankruptcy because insurance companies won't cover their medical expenses. I should know - I work for an Insurance company.

A "Brief" Wrap up of My Time Off

Sometimes we becomes so wrapped up with our jobs and our problems, we tend to forget the benefits of what I call "quality time" to ourselves and the ones we love. It's during these times we replenshish our inner strength and refine our focus in life. It's also a time we tend to feel at most ease and find moments of geniune happiness.

Back in Boston after a glorious weekend in the sun with the people I care most about it, I return to the real world with its issues and problems, but all is not lost. Without giving away too much about my few days off, all I can say is that I can't get the thought of this cutie in Calvin Klein undies out of my mind. Often times its the simple pleasures which make us most happy.

Inspiration for All Us 40 plus!

Proof that just because you pass 40 doesn't mean you still can't achieve your dreams. At 40+ Tim Wakefield not only shared the lead in wins so far this season with 11, but he was chosen for his first All Star appearance.

It shows you that age is just a number. Regardless of your age, you are as young as your heart and desire. You only become old when you stop dreaming.

Nothing Like New Shoes

While on the road this week, I found this shoe outlet where I found this nice pair Guess Deacon2 for just $39.00. I like the color and figured they'd be good for the office this summer. Plus they were comfortable.

Once back in Boston, I checked them out on-line and realized Guess originally marked them for $130 and were now being sold for $116 on Shoe.com. Nothing like a new pair of shoes, especially when you get the deal.

The Four Horseman!

My hometown Celtics made the big move by signing Rasheed Wallace, turning the Big Three into the Four Horseman. Not that the Green had much choice with the Cavs, Magic and Lakers all making moves to improve their already good teams. In the end, Boston needed to do something.

Either way, it's a good move and should prove to be an exciting season. In some ways, this reminds me of the Yankee-Red Sox war where each team tries to outdo each other with off-season signings. I'm sure the small market teams hate it but hell this is the big leagues isn't it?

My New Hit Show!

Coming this Fall to Fox TV - a new political comedy titled The Grand Old Party! It's a sitcom about a conservative family in the suburbs who spend their days meddling in each other's lives and alienating their neighbors with their high-minded antics.

In the lead role would be Dick, the matriarch of the dsyfunctional family, who sees enemies everywhere and is known to prefer taking his enemies duck hunting over torture.

Mitt, is his well polished son, who is known to say or do anything to get whatever he wants, like complaining about illegal aliens even while he hires them to cut his lawn.

Sarah, Dick's former daughter in-law, who was ousted from the family because she liked expensive clothes and got under Dick's skin with her hillbilly lingo.

Rush, Dick's other son who is like his father but fatter and more obnoxious with a habit of picking on women and popping pills.

Newt, is the neighbor, who spends most of his time agreeing with Dick about everything and known to put people to sleep with his sermonizing.

Mike, is the likeable but eccentric Preacher, who loves the pulpit both in church and in front of a television camera.

Happy Birthday to My Main Man!

Saturday was my favorite cat, 2pac, Birthday - a real 4th of July Pussy!

His special day consisted of a can of real tuna, some special treats and a new glitzy collar - which he promptly got off and left behind. He's a No-Bling Tiger!

I'd Like to be Burned By Him

It's nice after a week of working like crazy and having little free time to myself to have a quiet night alone and watching my new favorite man on TV - Jeffrey Donovan of Burn Notice on USA.

The show can be cheesy at times, but there's something about this guy that is both sexy and funny, a rare commodity these days. Plus, his sidekick, Sam, is a scream, too. The show is shot in Miami, just another reason to move to my favorite city.