HE SHOOTS---HE SCORES!!!

The thing about being a Canamerican that gets a bit confusing is the fall. I was born in the States, and watching baseball during the fall was one of the most anticipated times ever. When I was only 9, my life was ripped apart and I moved to Canada where baseball wasn't as popular. Sure there was the new Toronto Blue Jays, and the Montreal Expos (R.I.P.) had been around for a few years, but hockey was (and still is) king. However, as I grew up, I learned to love hockey. Ice hockey, in case some of you (if anyone ever does read this) might think I'm talking about field hockey, or roller hockey or God knows what else. It didn't hurt that when I was a kid, the New York Islanders won 4 straight Stanley Cups. Being from New York I had something to cheer about. I remember the exact moment when John Tonelli passed the puck on a 2 on 1 to Bob Nystrom, who beat Pete Peeters for the series ending goal. A goal only topped by Bobby Orr's Cup Winner in NHL play (I'm not including international play, in case any Paul Henderson fans are out there, you know who you are). That being said, I still miss the nostalgia baseball offers. The game moves so slow, you can analyze every single play. You become manager, player, umpire and coach with each pitch. You become entralled with the mesmerizing statistics that are compiled. My personal favorite involves the batting average a certain player has with 2 outs, runners on 2nd and 3rd, at home, against a RHP, at night. I now know that most of my baseball heroes were probably "juiced" but what saddens me more was the cancelling of the 1994 World Series. To me, baseball has never been the same since. For some reason, even though there was no 2004-2005 season in hockey, I still find myself enthraled with the upcoming season. Who was traded where, what free agents are left etc. etc... I don't know why I'm so easy on hockey and so tough on baseball. It doesn't make sense. And as the fall approaches and the summer wanes, I find myself interested in baseball again, but not as much as what hockey has to offer. So here's to the upcoming World Series (Go Mets), and the beginning of hockey (He Shoots He Scores!). Wait a minute, I forgot about football, oh well, maybe next time.

JonBenét Patricia Ramsey

There are some things in this world that just do not make sense. As you all know, this past week some man proclaimed that he was "present" when JonBenet died. Present?? That was a very interesting choice of words. Many can claim they were present when Michael Jordan hit that last minute jumper to seal another NBA title. Or when George W. Bush landed on the aircraft carrier claiming victory in the Middle East. But to state simply he was present during the death of an innocent 6 year old girl is pure insanity. Unfortunately, this individual is now infamous and anything he says will be repeated literally around the world. Certainly, hundreds of journalists are now circling the compound that houses this individual hoping to understand what occured almost 10 years ago. It saddens me that after all these years, JonBenet's family had to endure ridicule and suspicion for the death of their daughter. And maybe some people still believe they have some guilt involved as well. I don't know. But what bothers me most is how JonBenet seems to be lost in this media hype. I can't help but think what her life would be like now, especially when you consider what she has missed. Entering high school, learning to drive, going to the prom. These are things we all take for granted and expect, and they were taken away from her at such a young age. It doesn't make sense to me, and it never will.

Its Been A While...

Well its taken almost a year since my last entry. I have to admit, I don't have any pressing issues to report. Our world has become more and more crazy since 2006 started. We have the Hezbollah-Israel war, terrorists trying to use shampoo to fabricate bombs, and Carmen Electra filing for divorce (shocker!). When will it all end? Sometimes I feel society enjoys controversy in order to keep interested in current events. I know I'm rambling but don't you sometimes think that the government wants us to be afraid of everything so that we'll allow our rights to be usurped. This is not a new idea I know, but lately its been on my mind. Of course, they want us to continue shopping to 'keep America strong'. As if my eating a Big Mac will save the world. Its seems like we've entered into the Twilight Zone, an abyss. And while there is a way out, we must pay $10 for our doppio espresso deluxe ensuring that Osama doesn't have us in his sights. Interesting. There are many noble people in this world, and some of them are in Washington, London, Ottawa, Canberra, even Paris. I just hope the nobles of Baghdad, Kabul and Islamabad survive the day, specifically the citizens who want to strive for peace. Without their help, we'll never be able to withdraw from the region. I trust that that is our ultimate goal. And when that day arrives, I hope the citizens there will only need to worry about how much they must pay for their doppio espresso deluxe. Ten dollars doesn't sound so bad after all.

Greetings

To be honest, I was just trying to post a message onto my lovely wife's blog site. However, blogger wouldn't let me unless I myself had a blog site too. So, here I am. I don't have any pressing issues at the moment, but stay tuned. John