In 1953, Ted Williams had a batting average of .407 for the Boston Red Sox. In his career he hit for .400 in a season three times. He is the last person to have hit over .400 for a season, an amazing feat. But think about it. For that season, he FAILED about six out… Continue reading Keep Playing the Game | The Splendid Splinter
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Good Morning Mayberry
I do the grocery shopping in my house. It is actually a chore I enjoy, if I’m able to get to the market before a certain time. See, I’m a people person…but I’m not a people person. Too many fish in one barrel and I start getting, shall we say, less than patient. Everyone has… Continue reading Good Morning Mayberry
A Pebble in My Shoe
I have friends who run for fitness. Quite a few, actually. I think they’re crazy. But maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me begin at the beginning… I’ve always hated running for fitness. Oh, I love to run. I enjoy the wind in my face, gliding over bright green grass to chase down a… Continue reading A Pebble in My Shoe
Idiots and 7th Graders | Seth McFarlane & the Academy Awards
From the "I Guess I'll Chime In" Department: Nearly a month later, we are apparently still talking about Seth McFarlane's job as host of the Oscars. Two producers have now come out in defense of his "Boobs" song during the broadcast, saying it was satire and that it was misunderstood. They quote demographics and ratings… Continue reading Idiots and 7th Graders | Seth McFarlane & the Academy Awards
My Love, For Sale | A Poem
I feel like this poem might need to be clarified. Why? I'm not sure. But it's been kicking around in my notebook for a couple of weeks, and for some reason I wanted to share it. Still not sure why. Anyway, to be clear, I get inspired sometimes by the strangest things. This poem… Continue reading My Love, For Sale | A Poem
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Sometimes we can’t get out of our own way, and that has me a little bummed. But I want to share a story with you, and maybe we can realize it doesn’t have to be this way. If things seem a little subliminal today, they are. I have a method to my madness… We’ve all… Continue reading Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop and Look Around Once In a While, You Could Miss It
I can’t help it. Today’s journal is going to have a decidedly Ferris Bueller influence to it. What can I say? I’m a fan. He’s funny and talented, has doting parents, a beautiful girlfriend and a loyal best friend. And then there’s Chicago. Ahhh….Chicago. And there you have it. I’m a fan of all seasons… Continue reading Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop and Look Around Once In a While, You Could Miss It
Anything Can Happen, Child…
My literary hero - Shel Silverstein. Thanks for the inspiration that anything is possible...
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write in this journal. Forgive me if I ramble a little, though if you’ve read anything I’ve ever written here you’ll know I’m likely to do just that. Ramble. But hey, it’s my party… So where was I? Oh yeah, it’s been a while. There are… Continue reading A Momentary Lapse of Reason
No Excuses | Free Resources and Always Free Motivation
If you listened to our radio show on Sunday, you may have noticed that I was pretty pumped up about the subject (Sports & Fitness). With this post, I want you to bear with me. I’m going to throw some numbers your way. I may even delve into a little tough love. But the very… Continue reading No Excuses | Free Resources and Always Free Motivation
Greg Morton 