THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES. 23 DAYS TO GLORY!!!
Yesterday was so weak on my part. Sickness cannot stop this juggernaut. Apologies.
24 quickly: Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Jeff Gordon, Kobe and the two best both-ways football players in modern college football history - Charles Woodson and Champ Bailey.
It's the number amendment that abolished the poll tax.
2024 is the year for the setting of Highlander II: THE QUICKENING, a movie so wonderful that the film's director walked out of the premiere not 15 minutes in.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that 24 is kind of great in some ridiculous ways, but WAY WAY WAY past its prime in others.
Now, about 23...
Jordan. I know I'm in the minority here. Sure, he's probably the best ever, but he also bothered me to no end. He got every call. He browbeat opponents, refs, coaches and his own teammates. He created 2 generations of players who cared more about clearing out to go one on five and try to make Sportscenter. Liked the era of Vince Carter, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury and Isaiah Rider? Thank Jordan. Like the fact that shoe companies get more loyalty out of players than teams do, and sometimes even countries? Thank Jordan. He was driven to greatness, but it took being kind of a jackfoot to get there. OK. Rant over.
On the other hand, Lebron. Dude is the truth. But he's changing his number at the end of this season. Meaning the ultimate basketball prototype even realizes that the number is lacking.
Others who don 23: Don Mattingly. Ryne Sandberg. David Beckham. The Gunners' Russian ingenue Andrei Arshavin (SHHHH!!!). Perhaps the greatest cricketer of all time, Shane Warne.
"The Number 23" is a pretty terrible Jim Carrey movie.
23 is one of the numbers that made Hugo Reyes rich, Desmond Hume crazy, and me confused.
Julius Caesar is purported to have been stabbed 23 times. The lesson: do not taunt soothsayers. They work their whole lives with their hands covered with animal entrails and poring over bird droppings. Men like that can really mess with you.
Finally, there's Psalm 23. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Each time I hear those words, I feel humbled, comforted and inspired.
10 days ago, I couldn't have dreamed the response TEAM 33 has gotten from all of you. Your support for people with arthritis humbles, comforts and inspires me. And we're nearly halfway to our goal. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. And if you haven't yet joined TEAM 33 (to walk, to help raise funds or awareness, or just to contribute), there's still plenty of time but why wait? The sooner you join, the more time you have to spread the word further! You can sign up and get more information at the link below:
http://www.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=312420&u=312420-211716341
Join TEAM 33. Sign up. Spread the word to your friends and family. Join us at the walk, which will be held in the friendly confines of Atlantic Station, not the valley of the shadow of death. Give a few bucks for a great cause. Soothsayers envision you there, having a great time. And we'll have cake.
22 more emails to come, and some of them may even be written not under the influence of NyQuil. Whether or not that would improve these missives is yet to be determined. JOIN TEAM 33!!!
If you have any questions about how incredibly awesome TEAM 33 is, give me a call or send me an email. Thanks again!
Wouldn't you like to know more about 24? Yes, BUT I'LL NEVER TELL YOU WHERE THE ESOTERIC TRIVIA IS HIDDEN! THAT'S RIGHT! THOUSANDS WILL DIE IN A FIERY HORRORSCAPE DUE TO THE FACT I WON'T REVEAL ANY MORE STUPID FACTS! AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT, JACK BAUER! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Wait, what are you doing with that mitre saw? No, wait, why are you grabbing my achilles' tendon? Oh, I get it, you think you can scare me into more bad jokes and useless stuff. WELL YOU CANNNN HEY THAT HURT YOU JERK WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT NO I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE WARHEAD IS OR WHO TOOK YOUR DAUGHTER/MISTRESS/COMPUTER TECH AND WHY ARE YOU POINTING THAT FLAMETHROWER AT MY CROTCH????!!!!
I guess what I'm trying to say is that 24 is kind of great in some ridiculous ways, but WAY WAY WAY past its prime in others.
Now, about 23...
Jordan. I know I'm in the minority here. Sure, he's probably the best ever, but he also bothered me to no end. He got every call. He browbeat opponents, refs, coaches and his own teammates. He created 2 generations of players who cared more about clearing out to go one on five and try to make Sportscenter. Liked the era of Vince Carter, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury and Isaiah Rider? Thank Jordan. Like the fact that shoe companies get more loyalty out of players than teams do, and sometimes even countries? Thank Jordan. He was driven to greatness, but it took being kind of a jackfoot to get there. OK. Rant over.On the other hand, Lebron. Dude is the truth. But he's changing his number at the end of this season. Meaning the ultimate basketball prototype even realizes that the number is lacking.
Others who don 23: Don Mattingly. Ryne Sandberg. David Beckham. The Gunners' Russian ingenue Andrei Arshavin (SHHHH!!!). Perhaps the greatest cricketer of all time, Shane Warne."The Number 23" is a pretty terrible Jim Carrey movie.
23 is one of the numbers that made Hugo Reyes rich, Desmond Hume crazy, and me confused.
Julius Caesar is purported to have been stabbed 23 times. The lesson: do not taunt soothsayers. They work their whole lives with their hands covered with animal entrails and poring over bird droppings. Men like that can really mess with you.
Finally, there's Psalm 23. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Each time I hear those words, I feel humbled, comforted and inspired.
10 days ago, I couldn't have dreamed the response TEAM 33 has gotten from all of you. Your support for people with arthritis humbles, comforts and inspires me. And we're nearly halfway to our goal. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. And if you haven't yet joined TEAM 33 (to walk, to help raise funds or awareness, or just to contribute), there's still plenty of time but why wait? The sooner you join, the more time you have to spread the word further! You can sign up and get more information at the link below:
http://www.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=312420&u=312420-211716341
Join TEAM 33. Sign up. Spread the word to your friends and family. Join us at the walk, which will be held in the friendly confines of Atlantic Station, not the valley of the shadow of death. Give a few bucks for a great cause. Soothsayers envision you there, having a great time. And we'll have cake.
22 more emails to come, and some of them may even be written not under the influence of NyQuil. Whether or not that would improve these missives is yet to be determined. JOIN TEAM 33!!!
If you have any questions about how incredibly awesome TEAM 33 is, give me a call or send me an email. Thanks again!
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