Recent content by rootabaga

Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen died yesterday at 91 after a brief stay in hospice. He was 91. RIP, Mr. Jurgensen, and thanks for entertaining the fans. Condolences to your friends, family and loved ones.

I remember past "big games" that fit your description, but I'm much happier nowadays just relaxing and sometimes we hardly watch at all. This year my wife's favorite team is in it, so we'll be watching, though my interest in professional sports has really waned over the years, so I won't be...

Ed "Isky" Iskenderian passed life's finish line yesterday at 104. Everyone who loves motorsports (or just the sound of a "cammy" engine) owes him a moment or two of silence. RIP, Mr. Iskenderian, and thanks for sharing your insights and talents in improving IC engines. Condolences to your...

The old saw: "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is NOT for you." :D

It's the daytime and upper 60s in Bass Lake, near the south end of Yosemite. About 20-25 degrees warmer than typical for this time of year. Very disheartening, we need the snow and mixed rain.

Gerardo Taracena, called a staple of Mexican cinema (though known in the US for a few roles, particularly "Narcos: Mexico" and the film "Man on Fire"), has died at 55. No cause was given. RIP, Señor Taracena, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and...

You just had to lob that one in there, did you? ;)

Chuck Negron, one of the founding members of Three Dog Night, has died (apparently of heart failure) at 83. TDN was one of my favorite bands as I hit high school, and though I don't listen to much secular music nowadays, just hearing the name caused to begin flooding my mind. RIP, Mr. Negron...

Unseasonably mild in the Yosemite Valley, and absolutely gorgeous.

True. Some of those players act in such a way it's a wonder they aren't strung up!

^^^ I'll see your ladder pun and raise you... ;)

Hmmm...I'm gonna bet you are in the camp of "the glass is half empty." :)

The delightful Emmy-winning comedic actress Catherine O’Hara, probably best known for ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and the ‘Home Alone' movies, has died at 71 after a brief illness. I remember Ms. O'Hara from her SCTV days where I first enjoyed her talent. She made the most of any scene she had, but never...

Have It's later this month, so I hope you have (or are having!) a most excellent time! And I do hope you got out before the cold wave!