Where is the natter?

I'm busy constructing our lineup for today's Little League game.

We're 1-9. Yesterday we had twice as many errors (6) as hits (3). My poor pitcher threw a great game, and we gave up five unearned runs behind him.

Emmett's my only player who consistently executes in the games, though they're all pretty enthusiastic and trying hard. But the losing streak has definitely taken its toll on some of the players who are getting sullen and muttering "we suck" in the dugout.

Of course, it's the guy who is most sullen who made the most errors and boneheaded plays yesterday.

What? Did somebody say something?

Theo! Phew. Now we know at least the northeast is still out there.

Jesse, do you want new boots?

Thanks, but I think the heels might be too skinny for me.

oh well.

I think I may ebay them, if no one here wants them. I was just hoping I could be lazy.

I'm trying to work up the energy to go shopping for a birthday gift and take Owen to a birthday party.

I'm reading Basic Instructions and this one cracked me up. I love the idea that Ikea is like a "corn maze with end tables."

I love the idea that Ikea is like a "corn maze with end tables."

Yes, but "corn" is spelled with a K and an umlaut.

(I love Basic Instructions. I kind of want a t-shirt with the "You will learn" big stick logo.)

Our game got rained out. Why isn't the new Harry Potter movie out yet, dammit! That'd be a good way to spend a rainy Sunday.