Well, Here's the Thing.

Well, I’m here in Kissimmee, and the journey down was a fun — if not short — story to tell. I’ll get into more detail soon but it involved drinks, delays, upgrades and … wait for it … snakes on the plane. No shit.

SoHo Bar at JFK Waiting for my Delayed Flight

Of course, in the news there’s tons to talk about. From stupid 24-hour news anchors to stupid politicians, plus an interesting article about 14-month old boozehounds (sorta).

The First of Several Bloody Maries ...

It’s been a busy couple of days, so I promise to get all this — and more — up and online sometime tomorrow night. For now, though, it’s time to catch some shut-eye. Heading out in the morning to Tampa to catch some Spring Training ball!

Until tomorrow …

For anyone who’s interested, I’m on my way to Florida for the next six days, and I’m going to try my best to update every day I’m gone. Catch up with what I’ve been doing, and I’ll make it worth your while …

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I really have no idea what that means.

That's a Palm Tree.

To honor the 100th Anniversary of the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay, President Obama officially declared January 21 “National Angel Island Day”:

“One hundred years ago, the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay opened for the first time, and an important chapter of the American narrative began. It would be written by those who walked through the station’s doors over the next three decades. From the cities, villages, and farms of their birth, they journeyed across the Pacific, seeking better lives for themselves and their children. Many arrived at Angel Island, weary but hopeful, only to be unjustly confined for months or, in some cases, years. As we remember their struggle, we honor all who have been drawn to America by dreams of limitless opportunity…” read the rest of the proclamation at whitehouse.gov >>>

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Happy 2010!

Yes, I’m still alive.