Or some of them, like me, may be too delighted to sleep.  (I had a chance to be there in person tonight, but Work reared its ugly head, and I reluctantly decided to act like an adult.  In retrospect, not my best call)  Regardless, Melvin Mora is my new bestest buddy.  I think maybe I will send him this.  And while this guy has never been a favorite of mine, I’m certainly not going to forget his three-run triple against Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the ninth.  Thank you, Baltimore Orioles!

The last time I was here, the woman from whom I bought my lemonade actually called me “Hon,” so apparently, Baltimoreans really do that.  This place is worth a visit, also.  And while we are on the subject, here is a fun book set in Baltimore. 

I wanted to like this book more than I actually did.  Certainly, it is trying to send a worthwhile message.  I have no idea whether it was ghost-written, or if Jenna Bush actually did write it herself–but, whichever was the case, it doesn’t quite work.  This review struck me as being quite even-handed–and accurate.

I have many good friends who are Mets fans.  They are having a tough week.  But, it ain’t over ’til it’s over.  Cole Hamels threw a beauty tonight, though.  (yes, I confess, I was watching 4 games simultaneously, wildly flipping from channel to channel)

This analysis of the latest Democratic debate is sort of interesting.  Right now, I still only see one President standing up there–albeit a much too cautious one, along with one future President.  But, Mr. Robinson is right–maybe not entirely from a policy perspective, but definitely insofar as feeling that it’s time for the leading candidates to–well–lead.