top of the 9th. 0-0. papelbon just came out to a dropkick's song. i feel late inning heroics for the good guys.
(Post-game note: I was right! Youk won the game in the bottom of the ninth.)

Having a rough day at the office and it's 80 (!) out, so I'm sitting here by the Mystic River, enjoying the view and thinking about things that are better than work. I do believe there might be time for a smoothie in my future.

This is where we are. Terrible seats, but at least we're here!

Fenway Park, Here We Come!

Today is a day I have been waiting for forever!
My first trip to Fenway Park for an actual baseball game -- I took the tour of the place some years ago when I came to visit, but this is the real thing!
The game starts at 7:05 and BKDM and I are planning on getting to the area around 5:00 so we can soak up all the ambiance. (Hint: In this case, "ambiance" = "beer")
The opposing team is the Texas Rangers. I don't know much about this team, except for the fact that they were once the Washington Senators and that Teddy Williams was their manager then. He quit when they moved to Texas because he hated the place so.
Oh, and W was somehow involved with their management until the people of Texas gave their village idiot his first political job as Governor. They elected that guy but not Kinky Friedman; what a fucking travesty.
On further thought, even if the Rangers weren't playing the Red Sox, I'd cheer passionately against them. What a shitty history.
Whew!
That felt good; nice and cathartic. If I can keep it together, I'll try and mobile blog from the game.

Don't Rub Up on Me on the T

The MBTA, Massachsetts' public transit authority, has started a new campaign warning riders not to engage in unwanted (paging Hector) frottage on Boston's subways. The tag line is "Rub against me and I'll expose you."
Frankly, T cars are so old and dirty that I'm usually more afraid of getting Hep C from the trash and possible human waste on the floor than of getting fondled by some Masshole.
How about a new campaign, "Stop throwing your shit (literally?) on the ground or I'll expose you..."

New England comes not Without its Perks

Dunkin' Donuts is offering customers a free donut on Tax Day, April 15th. The Canton, Mass.-based food chain said the donut is free with the purchase of a cup of hot coffee. "We know Americans work hard for their money and this is our small way of showing our appreciation," said Frances Allen, Dunkin' Donuts Brand marketing officer, in a prepared statement.

Also, Cold Stone Creamery is giving away ice cream on Patriots’ Day, April 21st.

But that one's available only in New England.

Here I Come

OK, kids. I'll be in DC the first weekend of May.
Make plans accordingly.

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Of Cici, Polly's, and NPR

While getting dressed this morning and idly listening to NPR, what (or rather, who?) to my surprise should I hear? Why, if it isn't Cici from the Polly's Cafe talking about U Street History! The article, Tracing a D.C. Neighborhood's Comeback from 1968, was a two-part feature on NPR about Washington D.C.'s U Street Corridor, the King riots of 1968, and the history of the neighborhood thereafter.

It's always fun to hear the voice of someone you know on the radio, though I can't help but wonder: Where was Rita-Jean in all this?

For Hooker and Peter Dino

All hail this website and their "Obey The Pure Breed" sentiment. I chose this lovely pit bull message because I love Hooker's dogs and because breed specific bans on dogs just aren't right. By the way, the site also has "Obey the Rat Terrier" items, which I think will be absolutely perfect for Vergie, considering her birthday is coming up. Ha!