Ahhhh … : Sept. 4

Hey, I remembered that guy.

That’s not something you usually say about minor-league baseball players, but the name of Buffalo’s first baseman against Worcester rang a bell.

Granted, LJ Talley jogged my memory because last year in New Hampshire, his name looked like U Talley on the scoreboard, setting off a discussion thread between Suzi and me that included, among others, a former head of the United Nations.

He has moved up a level since we saw him last, and it looks like he’s having a decent year. I still doubt he’s any kind of prospect, but he’s a little closer now, maybe a slightly higher class of roster-filler at in spring games next year and … who knows?

It was our first game of the year, because we haven’t made any trips to New York, going to New Hampshire four days a week for work doesn’t inspire me to head to Manchester and while I’m sure there are baseball fields in Switzerland, we didn’t see any.

Plus, how did it get to September already?

The game itself was fairly inconsequential — two middle-of-the-road teams playing out the final month full of players who probably won’t be called up, plus a game that ended up 9-0 to Worcester — but baseball is still glorious, especially in perfect weather.

And then after it was over, we went for ice cream. The “small” cones were gigantic.

All in all, it doesn’t get much better than that.

What I wrote

Paul’s latest Captain’s Quiz was about summer.

If you’re building a faux neighborhood, how faux will you go?

Stuff I read

Savannah has had an exciting summer.

Kristian has dreams.

Giggles had her fun this summer, and is now getting focused.

Stacy got some advice from people who really shoudn’t be giving advice.

Rosie got out of her slump during August, while Becky wonders where the summer went.

Michelle is enjoying the simpler things in life.

Shirley had a crappy experience at an amusement park.

Ashley wonders where the time went.

Bex is taking a shot at a new job.

Tweets I liked

May there be many more.

I've fought demons in my head for about 30 years, so I'm lucky to be here for another birthday. I finally got help several years ago. If you need help, call 988. Veterans can use that number and then press 1. There's help around the world. https://t.co/DgWAg7RFeT

— BruceCoulterPhotos (@BruceCoulterPh1) September 2, 2022

Suzi and I do this constantly.

The sixth love language is texting your partner everything you saw on the internet that day.

— Jennifer Wright (@JenAshleyWright) September 2, 2022

It’s not a movie I’d see, but it’s not the worst idea I’ve ever seen.

Hear me out. A parent trap remake where one twin grew up in the USA and one grew up in the UK. pic.twitter.com/sJ7O0J8pvt

— Pete Stegemeyer (@itspeterj) August 31, 2022

Amen … also, it’s too early for Christmas songs …

Since pumpkin spice lattes are now in Starbucks, it's not too early to remind everyone that Hallelujah is NOT a mother fucking Christmas song.

— Vanessa Torre (@VanessaLTorre) August 31, 2022

… you know who you are.

Happy September, everyone! pic.twitter.com/P6JVqB8Fh5

— Renata Leo | Buffalo Sauce Everywhere (@renataoleo) September 1, 2022

This one hits way too close to home.

My wife and I went out two nights in a row and will now need nine days to recover.

— Dan Regan (@Social_Mime) August 29, 2022

You’re supposed to do it more than that?

I've been living with @KatieBitesBack for four months.

Today was the first time she's used the vacuum cleaner.

— Dating Dad (@aDatingDad) August 31, 2022

Sage advice.

Everyone's got an opinion. Try not to let the really stupid ones bother you… #advice

— Austin (@Austin_Hodgens) August 31, 2022

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