1) Love watching the Yanks take two of three from the Red Sox in Boston. Seven and a half up in the standings. Don’t know what else to say about the Yankees and their play of late. I’m quite pleased.
2) I read this story today about Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox douchebag closer. Apparently, Jon doesn’t like the Red Sox claim of Mets Reliever Billy Wagner off waivers. I think Papelbon should probably keep his mouth shut and let management worry about personnel decisions. In my opinion, a team can never have too many lefty relievers and Wagner before his injury was one of the best lefties out of the pen for many years. But it is nice to watch Papelbon show his true ass-backwards sensibilities once again. I think he is five seasons away from being a real life Kenny Powers. Speaking of which…
3) In the “new to me” category of things I have discovered since returning home from Korea is the hilarious HBO comedy, “Eastbound and Down.” Basic premise: Star MLB Closer Kenny Powers wastes away a promising career on booze, women, drugs and media outbursts and finds himself back in his hometown, working as a substitute gym teacher. Hilarity ensues. Again, this show debuted in February, but no HBO in South Korea. Please see video below.
4) Kitsune Maison Compilation 7. Wonderful compilation of electronic music from the french music label, Kitsune. This album was the “staff pick” in the electronic music section at Amoeba Records, Los Angeles. I have listened through the album probably a half-dozen times and went on to download–err– legally purchase each of the other Kitsune Compilation Albums. Here is track 3 off Compilation 7, Phoenix”s Lisztomania (Classixx Version):
