Brad

The only Peanuts I knew about was the comic strip we used to read in the International Herald Tribune because we lived overseas. What planted the Jazz seed in me — which didn’t germinate for many years — was Time for Jazz hosted by Willis Conover on the Voice of America. I still can’t listen to Take the A Train (his introductory theme) without thinking about that show.

I can’t admit I’m a big fan of Herbie Mann — this is not intentional or anything like that — but he seems like an artist that is ignored or neglected. I’m happy to be proved wrong.

A reality check for Spain as they fell convincingly to England. Reading the Spanish press, they are harkening back to what happened in Russia. Also, what is happening to Germany? They could be relegated in the Nations League. They still seem to be in a funk.

Zoot Sims with the Joe Castro Trio Live at Falcon Lair

He ain’t part of my belief system

Doubt it, dude. I’m not Christian Now, if Jesus Alou (should he predecease me) meet me in heaven, different story

Your team has been doing great. There’s a good mix of veterans and young players.

Jeffress hasn’t been particularly impressive in this series (I didn’t see last night’s game) so you could say the Dodgers are unlucky to be down 2-1. It could easily be the reverse.

Blame it on some questionable relief pitching. I doubt that he will find a job next year. Old guys get thrown on the scrap heap sooner these days. Let’s hope the Sox can win two out of the three down in Texas.

As I said previously 9 CDs is too many for me and I’m not disappointed that I missed it.

They would send an email saying that if you didn’t take (and pass!) the course in 20, 10, etc. days, they would notify your supervisor. Invariably, he’d send me an email asking me to take care of it when I could; he was great to work for.

Another adventure with Kimbrel.

I’m not sure the Brewers bullpen is up to the task.

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