Energized

Over the past several months I have been growing weary of the political process. The primaries didn't yield a candidate that I could really get behind and support 100%. I'm not going to get into specifics on the issues that I disagree with but it was enough to cause me some trepidation in one of our greatest responsibilities and rights as Americans.

However, today I was energized at the choice of John McCain's running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. She brings a historic element to the McCain ticket similar to that of the Obama ticket, which assures a clearly historic election no matter what. I like everything about her from her strong family values to her outdoor lifestyle to her nickname the "barracuda". While she might lack some foreign policy experience this will come with time, good advisers, and of course with being linked with McCain in the Oval Office. I can see this woman as America's first female President.

Finally someone on any of the tickets that reenegizes the race.

Why are the Yankees tanking?

I am a rarity in my family and circle of friends. First I am a baseball fan. Second, I am a Yankees fan (something I may never reveal to my Grandmother Salyer). I either know Braves or Reds fans and to some extent I like the Reds. I only have two friends who share my affinity for the Evil Empire.

I am having a pretty disappointing year. Last year I wanted to buy mlb.com coverage of all the Yankees games. They were in a race towards the playoffs, but now I just want next season to come or better yet the hot stove season. The most disappointing thing is that this is the last year for the house that Ruth built. I am glad that I can say that I have been there.

Even though I hate to say it, it may take moving some of the highest paid players in the league to get some hungry young talent to win again - including Alex Rodriguez. As long as Derek Jeter never leaves.

What do I know? I am just a less than enthusiastic fan. Moving on to football...

It's been a while!

My last post was along time ago and lots of things have changed. Abby is bigger, she talks more, and she has begun to walk some. April and I are having a blast raising her which leads me to my question - why was I so scared to have children?

I am not saying that it has been or will be easy, but it has far more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. I know it will only get better as we go.

Hopefully now that I am close to finishing my thesis and my course work in my Master's program is completed I can post more and be consistent.