Two Weeks, Two Injuries

Well the softball season has started and lo and behold 2 games and 2 injuries. The first was a sprained back. How you might ask could I sprain my back playing softball? Well, let me tell you...I bent over to pick up a ball that was hit to the outfield. I went down on a knee like I was taught to get the ball and when I did I felt my back strain real bad. I was able to play the whole game but afterwards I was not able to sit down, and later get out of bed. I finally relented and went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a sprained back. Ouch!!!! I missed a couple more days of work and working out and actually went for a run on Saturday. I felt pretty good. Good enuff that I thought I could make it thru the game on Sunday. I was wrong. I should have taken a week off but that is not in my nature. Now I went to run to get a ball and not only did I pull one quadriceps muscle but both of them. Plus, my back is still real bad and I realize I should have really taken that week off. We have a doubleheader this week and then a week off. I really want to play this weekend but I don't know if I can handle it. The most important thing is that we are now 1-1 on the season. My hitting is really suffering. I am now 2 for 10 on the season. Right now everything feels broke. I don't feel comfortable at all. I want to keep a level head and keep thinking that it will get better. Anyway, I will keep a running tab on the season and hopefully we can do better from week to week. Holla if you hear me....

Playoff Hockey

Usually, I talk about how much I love baseball but this is about Hockey and more specifically playoff hockey. I think that if you truly want to appreciate a great sport you should watch playoff hockey. It is the most intense experience you could witness. These guys hit each other crazy and they do it for potentially seven straight games. And the reward for all of their hard work. Another best of seven series against another opponent and so on and so forth. It is unreal to watch and you can feel the intensity just oozing out of every minute. Check it out.

It only stands to reason that the weather in Pittsburgh sucks so bad that it could spoil opening weekend for softball. We had 70 degree weather here all week and then the weekend comes around and we drop all the way back to the 40's. So of course our first game was cancelled. I couldn't believe it. I did get to spend more time with the new mystery woman and so that was a huge bonus. Until, I can get her to take a picture with me she will have to remain a mystery.

I have been working on a new list of recent records that I have been listening to and have been so thrilled to listen to. I will post soon some of the records and let you judge for yourself. Holla....

Spring Appears to Be Here

Thankfully, Spring appears to have a gotten a foot hold on winter and is taking over. I actually have my windows open to get some of the musty winter air out of the crib and get some fresh air in here. Nice. Softball is 8 days away and I feel physically better than I have in about 10 or so years. I feel strong and light and ready to fight. Baseball season finally got under way this past week and so the world feels right again. The Pennsylvania Democratic Primary is scheduled for April 22 and I have to admit it is neat to be living in the state that can perhaps shape how an election may play out. I am registered independent so I cannot vote in any primary. I was previously registered Republican but felt my party let me down and stopped speaking for me. I now look at all candidates equally. I can only remind people that they should vote when the time comes. I have never missed an election and you shouldn't either. It is a great right we have and we have the chance to make a difference every time we step in the voting booth. Work has been going well. Nothing that has been to stressful. I just passed one year since I had my surgery on April 3rd. I am thankful for my health. Thankful in a way I never have been before. I don't ever want to feel that bad again. I have met a girl and have been seeing her for the last 3 months. She is fantastic and a person that really keeps me grounded but most of all very happy. I don't know what will happen tomorrow but I certainly like how today is shaping up. Hopefully, at some point I can get her to take a picture with me and I can post it. Anyway, I think I got all caught up so I will be back soon with another high octane update. Holla if you hear me!!!