Pretty Girl 12.16.10 - Christian Serratos

Thank god that fur is murder.

Losing Steam

Let's get this out of the way first off -- I should not be writing this.  We're all well aware that calling or texting deep into a heavy evening is a poor choice.  Given that, posting the content of one's disturbed mindset under such circumstances is so much worse.  The truth of the matter is that I'm done censoring myself.  I am finished nitpicking through what may or may not be acceptable.  I walk my own path, for better or worse, and this, here and now, is part of that.

Shit happens.  Having convinced myself that I have reinvented modern nihilism independent of Nietzsche, I recognize that much of our banal existence holds little meaning.  My expectations are too high.  I hope wholly too much.  I hold, very close to my heart, the intractable belief that someday the cards will fall my way.  Therein is the essence of faith.  Despite the longstanding track record of failure in my life, due in no small part to my own actions, I still fervently adhere to the conception that it all really will be ok.  I wake and pace about the world ever anticipatory of that grace.  Thus, disappointment strikes me hard.  I know that I have been the dealer of quite a bit myself, but that in no way tempers the sharp edge that bites into my flesh.  I imagine those things that do not exist and ask, "why not?"  I need some help here, folks.

As might be inferred from the title, the level of faith for me tonight is low.  Regardless, I need to say that if you are reading this, then you are a person that I hold dear.  You, in my mind, are part of the solution, rather than of the problem.  Thank you for the time that we have had together, thank you for all of the joy.  Sadly, I may not be capable of accepting all the good as sufficient.  And for that I am truly sorry.

More fun to come?  Cheers.

Pretty Girl 12.15.10 - Anna Kendrick

Oooh, it's Chirstmas!  Can I have one, please?  I promise to feed her witty banter.

A Flurry Of Activity

Following the Cliff Lee signing a number of smaller dominoes have fallen.  Here we go, beginning with a former Indian...

UT Chris Gimenez signs a minor league deal with the Mariners.

C Russell Martin agrees with the Yankees.  Terms not disclosed.  Jorge Posada will exclusively DH in 2011.

PH Matt Stairs continues his improbable run by signing with the Nats.

The Pirates add 1B Lyle Overbay for 1yr, $5mil.

Gozirra!  DH Hideki Matsui inks with the A's for 1yr, $4.25mil.

RHP Jeremy Accardo (he formerly closed for the Jays) has signed with the Orioles 1yr, $1.08mil.  The O's continue to add talent.

Quiter Dioner Navarro agrees to terms with the Dodgers, 1yr, $1mil.

Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera re-ups with the Yanks, 2yr, $30mil.

Former ace Mark Prior turns into plan B for the Bombers on a 1yr, $750K deal.

Fhew.

Pretty Girl 12.14.10 - Mary Elizabeth Winstead

I'll Ramona her Flowers.

If You Have 3 #1s Is Anyone a #2?

File this under "Get Real Scared of the Phillies," Cliff Lee is returning to Philly on a 5-yr, $100mil $120mil deal.  If Cliffers pitches 200 innings in 2015 or 400 total in 2014+2015 then a $27.5mil option for 2016 vests (with a $12.5mil buyout).  Much respect to Cliff on not just running to the Yankees 6-yr, $138mil (+ $16mil player option).  We are now looking at, arguably, the best rotation of our lifetimes.  Cheers.

An Ugly Microcosm

Nothing sums up the season for the Cavs better than this image.  Also, they lost by 30.

I Like My Pants Golden, Not My Showers

Incredibly I remember the entire game. Not much afterward though.

Fear the Roo

Congrats to the Zips on bringing home the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer championship.

Pretty Girl 12.13.10 - Rooney Mara

Word is that she pierced both of her nipples for a topless scene in the US remake of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.  Nice.