Grasshopper No.5 used to work for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. It is the primary local printed news source. While she was there, it went bankrupt, then it was purchased out of bankruptcy and eventually sold to a new owner. The Star Tribune is now in the process of being sold again to the owner of the NBA Minnesota Timber Wolves. I’m sure of two things. First, employees were told “nothing is going to change” so don’t worry. Second, Grasshopper No.5 feels good about changing to a new company several years ago. So much for loyality.
Hank the male dog mascot for the Milwaukee Brewers has been on quite a journey. He was a stray pup that wandered into the Brewers training camp and immediately found a new home. They “adopted” him and he has been a fan hit. Little kids love the adorable furry face. The Brewers have sold lots of T-shirts, mugs and “stuff” making lots of extra cash. Wednesday he didn’t make an appearance at the Brewers game. It turns out the Brewers had him fixed. Thats right. No more equipment. Nuetered. Hank probably never saw it coming. I wonder if that will make Hank bark in a higher octive. Again, so much for loyality.
A major league baseball player for the New York Mets decided to be present for the birth of his first child, a son, delivered by ceserean section. The “social media” (whoever they are) went nuts because he chose being with his wife rather than playing baseball. I say “social media” because the team management never complained nor did fellow players. It was the radio jocks and TV analysts who had the expert opinions. The players union contract actually grants up 3 days for the birth of a child. The player made the right decision. Lombardi would be proud. Lombardi priorities always kept life in perspective, “God, family, job” in that order. The problem is the radio jocks and TV analysts have an I.Q. of 1. The player placed his loyality in the right place with his family. Good for him.
Happy birthday to my favorite Son-in-Law. He too is getting older and wiser. He better be careful because I think he is gaining on me and some day we will be the same age.
Thank You for the Anniversay wishes.
Love,
Dad