Tag Archives: Washington DC
Aaron Crow: The Aftermath
Just in case you missed it: The Nationals failed to sign their first round draft pick Aaron Crow. The whole draft signing process isn’t as open to examination as I’d like it to be, but the time line is being … Continue reading
The Nationals Shouldn’t Sign Free Agents?
Thom Loverro covers the Washington Nationals for the Washington Times. You can view his personal website here: www.thomloverro.com. Make sure to look at the picture of Thom in the Oval Office, I think it’s supposed to give him credibility. I’m … Continue reading
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Print – Bay Bridge Accident
I was talking about the recent Bay Bridge accident with my co-workers at lunch1. I’m not sure how many people actually have seen pictures of the accident, so I’ve posted a picture that I took as we passed the wreckage. … Continue reading
Aaron Crow signs . . . but not with the Nationals.
This story from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is something to keep an eye on: Fort Worth Cats sign major-league draft pick Aaron Crow. Aaron Crow, the Nationals’ 2008 first round draft pick, has apparently signed with an independent league team. … Continue reading
Metropolitans at Nationals
I went to a Nationals game last night. The New York Mets are in town, and Johan Santana was pitching. The nationals ended up losing after beaning a batter with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Terrible Idea Dept. – Courtesy of Texas: H.R. 6615
Not too much to say about this: H.R. 6615: To provide for the transport of the enemy combatants detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba… (GovTrack.us). Execpt that it is a terrible idea, and would make living in Washington, DC a burden.
Print – Drive Small Cars and Wait for the Wind
I couldn’t resist commenting on this post from the Washington Post’s Capitol Briefing blog. Every week the blog invites top congressional staff to summerize the pending bills in congress. But this invitation opens the door for some comical partisan mudslinging. … Continue reading
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Waiting for White Horses – Nathan Jorgenson
A quick review of Nathan Jorgenson’s book: Waiting For White Horses Continue reading
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Mr. Smith goes to Washington…Or was that me?
It’s been a really long time since I’ve had a chance to post. It’s not that I haven’t wanted to, but I’ve just been extremely busy. First I was busy with work, then with quitting, and finally, with moving and starting … Continue reading