opening day

I'll let this video speak for me today. I'll be busy from 2:20 until about 5:30 when Kerry earns his first save.

kerry the closer

The Cubs wrapped up spring training today and I decided to watch from the comforts of the couch in my guest bedroom (that means I watched the first inning and then fell asleep until the tail end of the eighth). My impeccable timing allowed me to witness Kerry Wood as the new Cubs closer.

Although he got himself into a little potential trouble with runners on 1st and 2nd, he barehanded a bouncer up the center and launched to 2nd to start a 1-6-3 double play and then proceeded to strike out the final batter. Let me just say that I love the confidence and I'm excited to see how Woody handles the regular season.

Opening day is Monday, till then I'm cheering on Davidson in the NCAA tourney to give my hopes of winning my bracket the chance I've been waiting for all my life since I filled out a my first bracket in middle school.

newsflash

INDY ATTRACTS NEW ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT STEAKHOUSE CHAIN TO DOWNTOWN

Gastronomically challenged citizens and visitors of Indianapolis will now how a new place to enjoy the five food groups of meat: beef, pork, chicken, lamb and moose. Fogo de Chao will open up at the Zipper Building on Washington Street just in time for race fans.

"We figured the month of May would be a great time to open a chain restaurant in Indianapolis since most people will be too plowed to appreciate how overpriced everything is," said general manager and annoying CBS college basketball analyst Billy Packer. "Plus since there is probably a Fogo de Chao in their hometown, they'll feel like they never left the suburbs of Anytown, USA, while enjoying an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse experience!"

Learn more here.

theme park music

So last night, I'm rocking out with a little Guitar Hero and in between songs, My Favorite Serbian keeps singing that uber-cheezer song performed by David Archuleta on this week's Idol. Here's David's inspiration:






If this is where that little twerp gets his inspiration (including the oiled-up dude in the ripped tank top and red bandanna playing guitar) then he's destined for a gig at Six Flags just like Simon suggested, with dancing cartoon characters prancing around him in glee.

However, I think this makes a great campaign song for an anti-war presidential candidate. It seems too cheesy for Barack and not diva enough for Hillary. Too bad Edwards in gone - this song goes perfectly with his quaffed hairdo.

I hope this song gets stuck in your head and makes you laugh and not miserable. Watch the video, its got that 80's production value and editing that's sure to make you giggle.

playground heaven

we weren't sure we could do it, but four of us including My Favorite Serbian (MFS), Col. Forbin and I took apart this swingset from a home in Carmel, put in on a truck and reassembled it in Val's backyard.

I think MFS's kidsill enjoy it for years to come.

I wasn't much help. At one point I felt like the lame person on 'Survivor' who can't help build a shelter b/c they have not idea what they are doing.

chances

The cubs made a trade today. See official news here.

In summary, the cubs got a good, versatile outfielder who can split time with Pie and maybe Ronny Cedeno if he makes the roster. Cedeno could also platoon with Theriot at shortshop. The one year deal makes him a one-and-done type of player. The Cubs will be some type of champion this year - wild card, divisional, league or world, whatever.

parnell as garth

a classic scene from Anchorman and one of my favorites ... enjoy and watch your poop mouth.

hoop dreams

the tournament can do killer things to a guy. I think I may have developed my very first ulcer during the 1st/2nd rounds of this year's tourney. I took a little risk with Gtown in my Final Four, I got burned -- yet just as burned as those who took a risk with Pittsburgh in the F4.

I feel Memphis and UCLA received the necessary challenge of a hard-fought win that could help them push through to the F4.

My Final Four is: UNC vs. Georgetown, UCLA vs. Memphis; UNC vs. UCLA; UCLA winner.

I still have a chance in my pools if everything else goes as I've planned.