5-6 months ago I had a back molar tooth removed. The oral extraction did not respond to anesthetic so when the tooth was “pulled” I felt everything. As I was writhing around in the chair I noticed the surgeon relax and he exclaimed “it’s out”. Those perhaps were the two best words I’ve every heard. Yesterday I had a second molar removed. The anesthetic worked this time and when I was told the magic two words “it’s out” it was still the greatest relief.
Speaking of “being out” and about. Grandson Collin, Audrey (the new Mom) and Great-Grandson Shaeley attended the celebration of his Mom’s birthday at St. Anna last Saturday. For some reason all our Family babies are cute. Shaeley Oliver is no exception. I have been pushing to get a 4 generation “guy” picture as soon as Shaeley was available. Last Saturday we got a 4-generation shot. Me, Grasshopper No.3, Grandson Collin and Shaeley. Ain’t that special. Now I need to get my hands on a copy of the picture.
“Being out” includes my picks for the NCAA Basketball tournament. In the first round games on Thursday, there were 16 games and I got 5 wrong. I didn’t even know Yale had a basketball team. Don’t they play rugby or lacrosse or something strange at Yale. Yale brags about elete intellectual standards and are noted for graduating 5 former U.S. Presidents. Based on the brawl among current Presidential candidates, I’m not sure intellect is required to be President.
Talk about “being out”. A pitcher for the Chicago White Sox baseball club, Adam LaRoche was at Spring Training camp. He will make $13 million this year for throwing a baseball. He brings his son to “work” everyday. I mean everyday. In fact the kid has a celebrity locker next to his Dad. Father and Son are inseparable. Other members of the Club (who also have children) expressed concern about how much time LaRoche was spending with his son. The White Sox manager talked to Adam and suggested “toning it down” a little. Adam essentially told the club to “shove it” and walked away from $13 million. Okay! I guess you can only push a guy so far. $13 million?
Spring starts Sunday.
Love,
Dad