First thing, I remembered my log-on and it still works! Hi, everyone. Looks like I’ll not be posting from work, the IT police have Winston Smith and John S. on the run.

Old news, but Torre was entiltled to throw some book barbs just because he’s of the ethnic group that takes revenge to a fine art form, as well they should, let’s not get PC on that. Somewhat related Sidebar-go to vanityfair .com for an excellent article on the making of “The Godfather” in this month’s issue, by the way.

I’m not a big A-Rod fan, but I had hoped he would break the career HR record clean as to dump more dirt on Bonds.  My bubble has burst. It is back to Aaron, then Ruth, forever, beer doesn’t count and I’ll never trust anyone else who mounts a challenge figuring the drugs just got less detectable.