MLB Expansion?

 

Portland has to keep the Blazers from leaving

Iran War

 We are in a war with Iran, I am all over the map on this.  Many moderate supporters of Israel say this was necessary.  I want to see more facts and find out if there is an exit strategy. 

Noem To Be Reassigned

 Well, it took over a year, but President Donald Trump has made the first change in his cabinet, replacing the embattled Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.  

Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, was at one time, thought to be a rising star in the Republican party. Her speaking of shooting a family dog and her hardline approach, including an eye-opening TV advertising campaign, along with comments on at least two shootings by ICE agents, as well as an alleged affair, has soured her with Republican senators, along, of course, with Democrats.  

DC 25--More White House

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 I just had to post this collage that Google put together of our White House tour of 2025, this even has some pictures that I had previously missed.  

It's hard to believe the trip was almost 10 months ago.  If you have any questions, put them in the comment section, since there is no narration.  

Steve Playing Jr Hockey

My brother, Steve from his hockey days in the mid 70s. My parents would drive him and his teammates all over the state to compete.

Great Review Of MLB Parks

One thing that distinguishes Major League Baseball from other pro sports is the personality and history of the ballparks.  In this video, You Tube sports commentator Brodie Brazil gives his ranking of every park in the two leagues.

 

Touring Frank Lloyd Wright 2

More from the Tallesin West museum, honoring Frank Lloyd Wright.  

The lush green grass really stood out in the desert.

Pop Music Writer And Performer Neil Sedaka

 

Neil Sedaka, a prolific songwriter and singer in the early 1960s, who is now better known for songs in his comeback in the mid-1970s has died. His 87th birthday was only weeks away.

Sedaka, a native of Brooklyn was famous for songs like "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", Calendar Girl" and "Happy Birthday Sweet 16".

His later work would include "Bad Blood" which he sang with Elton John and "Laughter In The Rain". 

He also wrote the Captain And Tenille classic "Lov e Will Keep Us Together.