ESPN College GameDay goes to Pullman

Definitely a high point in WSU Football history. I saw this on You Tube and posted it sight unseen.  This is a fan/alumni who was able to attend the celebration of ESPN bringing Game Day, it's iconic college football program to Pullman. 

Back On The Course

I played golf for the first time in 4 years last weekend

Jay Inslee For Governor

 His call to close businesses was tough, but we feel in the end, it was the right decision and so, we feel it is in the best interests of the state to vote for a third term.

Wisdom To Consider During The Pandemic

 My dad, who passed away in 2016, used to blog whatever came to mind. Whether it was old stories about Walla Walla history or personal experiences.  

Although he was gone before the pandemic hit, I think this post that he did is still very relevent.  He is saying, in effect, that it is great to exercise our personal liberty, but we still must respect the rights of others. Click Here

Seahawks Go Into Bye Week Undefeated

 

The Seahawks are going into the bye week with the best start in the history of the franchise--5 wins and no losses.  The restful weekend is hopefully a chance to get healthy.   

The team is hoping to get Safety Jamal Adams (pictured above) back to bolster it's defense.  Adams, who has been out the last two games with a groin injury, could be ready for the October 25th game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fall Colors On Display

Autumn is here as I took this picture at the entrance to Patrick's Faire.  Patrick's Faire is across SE 244th Street in Maple Valley.

Greetings From Seaside, Oregon Pt. 2 / High Life Adventure Park Aerial C...

We did this last summer.  High Life Adventure Park is a great place to spend an afternoon in Seaside, Oregon.  I thought that this video was done well.

Joe Morgan--Baseball Great Dies

Another Hall of Fame baseball player has died   

Joe Morgan, who was a 2nd baseman for the Cincinnati Reds from 1972 to 1979, passed away today.

This picture was taken at Safeco Field. Morgan was keynote speaker at the Fred Hutchinson Awards luncheon in 2011.

Morgan had also been a baseball broadcaster for ESPN on the Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts from 1990  until 2010

Other baseball greats passing away recently include Tom Seaver, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford, and Bob Gibson.

Go Seahawks

 Seahawks face Minnesota on Sunday Night Football.

Legendary Seattle DJs Meet Again--KJR Reunion From 1990s

KJR reunion from years gone by.

Veteran Conservative Radio Host Suspended

Dori Monson will not be heard on the Seahawks broadcasts for a while as the NFL team has suspended him indefinitely for posting a transphobic tweet during a debate of the candidates for governor.  Monson, was also suspended indefinitely by Bonneville Broadcasting, the parent company of KIRO, where he has had an afternoon talk show for decades.

When Governor Inslee said in the debate that we follow science in Washington, Monson tweeted  “Inslee: we follow science in WA. The state where I could go to Olympia tomorrow and change my birth cert to say I was a girl on 10/2/61 HAHAHAHAHA.”

Monson has been famous for espousing mostly Right Wing views, however, he has been apolitical on the Seahawk broadcasts where he has been on the pregame, post game, and halftime programs.  

Monson's style is a very sarcastic, mocking tone that generally irritates those who disagree with him. Most of wrath is aimed at politicians, specifically, what he perceives as Liberal politicians and so called political correctness.  

There could be fall-out as many of the NFL's red meat followers had been starting to turn off to football after demonstrations by players during the National Anthem, but as far as long term effects, it is not yet known.  

WATCH: Gov. Jay Inslee and Loren Culp face off in only televised Washing...

The Inslee vs Culp for Governor of Washington debate may have gotten lost in the wake of the Pence vs  Harris clash on the same night.   The debate for the governorship was considerably more civil. 

You can see it here.

Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo

Remembering the late Eddie Van Halen.

Seattle Storm Wins Again

Our Seattle Storm has done it again, won it's 4 WNBA championship. For veteran Sue Bird, above right with Breanna Stewart, it was her 4th title. Both Bird and Stewart missed last season due to  injuries.

Eddie Van Halen Dies

CNN reports Eddie Van Halen, lead guitarist from the group Van Halen, has died of cancer.  Lead guitarist of the band that bore  his name, Van Halen was originally one of two brothers who comprised half of the group.  Brother Alex played drums, Michael Anthony was bass player and originally David Lee Roth was lead singer.  Changes to the band's line up included bringing in Sammy Hagar to replace Roth, and Eddie son, Wolfie, who replaced Anthony on Bass. 

Mac Davis - It's Hard To Be Humble

In honor of the late Mac Davis, a fun little catchy tune.

This Blog Endorses Mark Mullet For 5th LD Senate

 When I moved to 5th Legislative District, it had only Republican Representation.  Our congresswoman (which is actually the 8th CD), our two state representatives and state senator were all Republicans. 

While Democratic trends came and went, the 5th was still unable to have a Democrat represent it.  That changed in 2012, when Mark Mullet ran against a Tea Party Republican.  It was the first Democrat elected in this district in 20 years.  Kathleen Drew had won a seat earlier, but lost to Dino Rossi in 1996. 

Mark has been a breath of fresh air for the district.  Soon after he was elected, I went to visit him in Olympia and watched a senate session and a house session.  I also got the full tour. 

Mark, who owned the Zeeks Pizza franchise in the Issaquah Highlands and also some Ben And Jerry franchises, has also been very generous about hosting the 5th for various functions.  

Mark was able to fend off a more main stream challenger in 2016, then member of the house, Chad Magendanz.

Once again, Mullet is in a tough battle for his senate seat, but this time it is a Democrat, a member of his own party.   Ingrid Anderson, a nurse has been running as a Progressive voice.  I can't kid you, I have not been in agreement with Mullet on every vote that he has taken. When I have disagreed with him, he has always been willing to discuss why he voted the way that he did. 

Because of Washington's top two primary system, two candidates of the same party can run against each other. 

Mullet's accomplishments include annexation of Maple Valley's Doughnut Hole, which became the site of the new Tahoma High School.  I believe that the 5th is still a swing district and that Mullet is moderate enough to withstand those swings.    Anderson, as a much more Progressive candidate, could be swept out in a Republican year.  

Even when we disagree with a candidate's position, it's still good to be able to have an open dialogue regarding that position which is why this blog recommends Mark Mullet to be reelected. 

 

St. Louis Pitching Legend Bob Gibson Dies

 Bob Gibson, perhaps the most dominant pitcher of the late 1960s has died.  He was 84.  When I started watching baseball in 1967, The Cardinals were one of baseball's best teams.  

In 1968, Gibson posted an earned run average of 1.12.     He also won 22 games that year, leading the St Louis to it's second straight World Series.  The Cardinals lost in 7 games that year. 

Gibson also played year with Basketball's Harlem Globetrotters .

In today's baseball world of the designated hitter, people have probably forgotten that Gibson was also a good hitter and hit a home run in both the 1967 and 1968 World Series

Trump And Wife Test Positive

 CNN reports that the president and his wife have tested positive for Covid 19.  This was after aide Hope Hicks tested positive. 

Nearby Project

City of Maple Valley workers were on a project at storm water pond for Belmont Woods, behind our cul de sac.