The game itself was fun for Kathy and I. We were worried a bit about Xander because he’s been a grump about going to the game but things changed when we got there. First they did a parade around the field for all Little Leaguers which Mitchell and Xander enjoyed. We were with a few of Mitchell’s team so they had friends. We also found a place where they could get some software on their Nintendo DS and play games, chat, and get actual baseball game info including video. Both the boys were super excited about this. When we sat down, they at first didn’t want to sit with the other kids but after they finished lunch, they moved. Xander got talking with one of the older brothers in the group and really started getting into the game. Mitchell was talking with his friends. All was good.

There were only 2 downsides. I had a small migraine and the food cost big amounts of money. For the day, parking, tickets, and food cost $120 for the four of us and we were in the cheap seats. My migraine diminished but didn’t quite go away till I was home.

Here is a picture from out parade (you check out more on our Gallery – top of page):

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Go Mariners!

I still need to upload my Guitar Scale Sheets so I hope to do that shortly but this next week is also busy. I have a meeting with our financial advisor and I’m going on a field trip with Xander’s class. Hopefully I can jump in on a conversation or two during the week.

This past week has had several conversations that were worth jumping in on.

One issue that popped up was that Obama talked about his observation that people who are not getting their issues addressed by our Governments are bitter about elected officials. Clearly, he chose some inappropriate peripheral observations – or at least was careless about the words he chose – whether or not they were true (I’m specifically referring to the notion that bitter people cling to other areas of their life and he noted that this often is guns, religion, and fear of those who are different – again this may be true but …). Clinton and McCain both jumped in to criticize Obama though to me, their observations were pretty empty. I do think that Obama’s opponents discussing this is OK though again, their thoughts being added were empty/hollow.

Another issues that was discussed in the media is our local NBA basketball team (Sonics) was planned from the get go to be moved by the owners that bought them. Well DUH! The owners were from Oklahoma and they wanted the team local. Clearly the owners lied and misrepresented everything but it was obvious what they wanted from the outset. The state government is trying to try some legal wrangling to get them to stay. I will be sad to see them go though nothing has surprised me. I do believe that we shouldn’t build a new stadium though a few dollars put into improve the existing arena would be fine.

I’m sure there are other items but that is quick glimpse into a couple that I thought were important this week.

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Running Thoughts