Thoughts from the Archangel

I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do a whole bunch of posts since I have a few subjects to go over or if I just wanted to cram it all into one.  I determined that this may keep me from rambling too much.  Maybe.

I am going to “adopt” a soldier to send stuff to.  I have a total soft spot for military personnel, and have been mulling this over in my head for a while.  I am still a little nervous.  What if “my” soldier finds my letters really freaking annoying?  Will the care packages make up for it?  I guess, overall, it doesn’t matter.  He or she doesn’t have to write back.  But, I could be lucky and get someone who appreciates my obnoxious sense of humor…here’s hoping.

Next subject:  I should probably move before I go insane.  The State of Indiana passed a budget yesterday.  It only took 9,273 days to do it.  Kidding – it only felt like that long.  The worst part is that the state budget includes a component to bail out the worst government department ever - the fucking CIB.  That’s the Capital Improvement Board for the City of Indianapolis, and this little group is responsible for the operation/maintenance(!)/whatever of two of the city’s four sports venues – Conseco Fieldhouse and the blasted behemoth that is Lucas Oil Stadium.  Why does the CIB need a bailout you ask?  It’s because they’re a group of idiots that a) don’t know shit about how much it costs to build and/or operate anything and b)like to kneel at the throne of Irsay.  Truly, it is an extension of the overwhelming dislike I have for the Colts and their ownership, but it has it’s own twist.  I’m now paying for it in multiple ways.  It’s not enough to bump up the sales tax and food/beverage tax and tourism taxes (hotels and rental cars), no, now I have to pay for it out of my State income taxes.  MOTHERFUCKERS.

Moving on before I blow a gasket somewhere:  The White Sox have now won 4 in a row, defeating Cliff Lee and his Indians last night in a weather-shortened game.  Yeah, bishes, 11-4 brings us above the .500 mark.  That would be nice to hang onto.  I do have to say that Michigan alumni Clayton Richard didn’t do half bad last night in his start.  I’ll not complain about it, at least.  We’re set to rumble again tonight – let’s go for the sweep!

The DH and I went to the Indianapolis Indians’ game last night and had a good time.  We had great seats on the third base line (my preference), and watched a crazy one.  Indians’ infielder Chris Barnwell now has a new nickname – Barney – from us for his, um, antics last night.  I still think Mike Koplove has a weird approach and he earned the loss, gaining two strikes from this fan.  Sorta-hottie Garrett Jones and his big bat have been called up to PGH, and Jeff Salazar got the same deal.  Once again, we’re trying to groom the kiddies for an upward move…at least we’re not in last place this year.

Super Hottie Matt Kata is still surviving on the Astros’ roster, occasionally making big enough plays to stay alive in the Majors.  That’s good enough for me; they keep video highlights involving his hotness coming on the Astros’ website.  At last night’s Indians’ game, there was an announcement about a Fantasy Night at Victory Field…the DH says “nope, that was last year for my wife.  One season too late.”  He’s a good man for taking my drooling in stride.

In closing: Welcome back to the bigs, Rich!

Photo: AP via tsn.com