“The Priests”, a classical musical group from Northern Ireland, sing their version of “Oh Holy Night”. It’s my very favorite Christmas song and I’m happy to share it with you.
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There’s nothing better than a bucket of buttered popcorn and a good baseball movie . I’ve seen a lot of them and up until a month ago my very favorite was probably “For Love of the Game” with Kevin Costner. Who wouldn’t love Costner in a baseball movie? He’s such a “guy” as Kelly Preston tells him in the movie. It’s about the perfect game and except for some flashbacks the entire story takes place in one day on a quest for the perfect game. I’ve seen it at least seven times and will undoubtedly watch it seven more.
Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"
But on November 24 this year I could hardly contain myself waiting for “Moneyball” to open. I waited for it with excitement and anticipation like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Christmas morning, especially after reading the book. And I wasn’t disappointed. Continue reading
Okay, maybe things were a little slow here today. I mean there’s still a few more months until Spring Training and the football menu’s been a little lean since Green Bay and the Niners clinched their divisions, at least here at our house. I spent way too much time looking at YouTube this afternoon, but did come up with a few little ditties to share with you. Honestly, this stuff is addictive. Take a look and you’ll see what I mean.
Geez! They must have a really wide strike zone in Japan.
Ouch! Don’t try this at home kids.
I see a great career as a majorette if this doesn’t work out!
Seriously, this guy belongs on a football field. Is there such a position as “baseball tackle”?
Note: This is the end of my video selection. If you are seeing an advertisement, my apologies. It has been placed here without my permission. ~ Ronni, GFBB
“Voice of Ron Santo Broadcasting”
I’ve spent most of the day researching Ron Santo and all I can say is I wish I could have known him. What a character! At least that seems to be the consensus of all who knew him. A wonderful wacky yet sentimental man whose playing career ended in 1974, but is known more by the younger crowd of Chicago Cub fans for his career in the WGN broadcast booth as a color commentator. Wikipedia has done an excellent job with a four page article that spans his birth in 1940 in Seattle, Washington to his death on December 3, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona and includes his legacy and election into the Hall of Fame today.
Here’s a worthwhile commentary on Ron Santo’s Hall of Fame selection today by D. J. Short, Hardball Talk, 12/5/11
“The Veterans’ Committee just announced that the late Ron Santo has been elected to the Hall of Fame. Continue reading
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