I was an English major. You do the math.

Total Odds and Ends (mostly odds)

On June 2 the Arizona Diamondbacks were playing the Milwaukee Brewers when one of the Brewer batters fouled off a pitch. Unfortunately it landed in the lap of Diamondback catcher Chris Snyder. The result was a "fractured testicle." Yes, that's the official medical terminology. And hospitalization is the result. Well, one of the results.
Mark Littel is a former MLB player who, after he retired, did some coaching, including in Australia. While there he learned that a lot his ballplayers didn't wear a protective cup because they're uncomfortable. One of the guys suggested Littel design a better one. So he did. And he named it the Nutty Buddy because "nutties" is the term they use down under. (sorry)
Mark Littel now lives here in Phoenix. So when he heard about Chris Snyder's injury he called him up and told him about Nutty Buddy. Snyder has just recently returned to the Diamondback's lineup and you can guess what he's wearing. So are several other guys on the team.
If you have the courage, watch this video demonstration of the Nutty Buddy in action.

This morning I went up to Paradise Bakery for some b'fast and sermon prep time. There in the parking lot was parked a very late model pickup truck with signage on the sides, back and rear window.
"Nutty Buddy - protecting your boys!" Unfortunately, I didn't know at the time what Littel looks like so I couldn't get his autograph.

I don't have any coordination in my arms, never mind my feet. The first time I saw a Hackey Sack was at Mauri and Sherry's wedding rehearsal. Their sons were standing in a circle passing that little bag between them using their feet with more agility that I could hope to muster with my hands.
Here's a new model for them to play with. It's made out of Kevlar. You soak it with kerosene, light it on fire and then kick it around.
Why? I don't know. Because it would look cool at night? To impress chicks?

Most of what I do as a handyman is stuff anyone with minimal spatial skills and a bit of self confidence could pull off.
But because I'm feeling particularly generous tonight I'll share with you some secrets for use around the house. Some of these have nothing to do with home repair, but all of them will enhance your life.

1. If you can't fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem.
2. The only two tools you need are WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it's supposed to move and doesn't, use the WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the Duct Tape.
3. Avoid arguments with your wife about putting the toilet seat down by using the sink.
4. If you're choking on an ice cube drink boiling water. It will melt the ice cube, and voila'!, problem solved.
5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.

OK, if you've got still more time to waste, try "Shift."

Storms rolling through the valley tonight that are supposed to last into Sunday. Tomorrow morning's LSD ride is in jeapordy.