Last night, I was told that not supporting the Yankees was "so bandwagon." I beg to differ. I consider the Yankees to be in the same category as the Lakers and Duke basketball...teams I will never support. Do I hate the teams? No. Do I hate the fans? For the most part, yes.

These fans are among the most pompous groups of "sports fans" that ever lived. I put sports fans in quotes because you don't have to love the sport to be fans of these teams. You just have to live to win. You don't have to love a good competition. You just have to love security. Perhaps it is "so bandwagon" to hope for a good game or a good series, maybe it is "totally lame" to want a new team to have the glory. One can appreciate the awesomeness of something and still hope for change. That is a true fan.

It is so easy to be a Yankees fan...that's why so many people are.

Who was it who said there is no "I" in "Team?" Maybe that's why I don't like teams. Maybe I don't like teams because it involves working with other people. Sometimes other people suck. Maybe that's what makes team sports so interesting to watch. There is always that chance that someone will screw up in a big way and let everyone else down.

There's no "I" in "Team." We know...that's the problem.

Damn Cubs.

Here's the thing, I love the Cubs. I really do. But if there's one team that can screw something up and make thousands of people sad and depressed...its them. I was going to write about that guy who really sent the team spiraling into defeat last night, but then I thought, "I'm sure the bomb threats are enough...for now." So, I'll leave that guy alone, but that doesn't mean that I forgive him, or that I ever will. Now, we are stuck hoping that the Cubs can do it in game seven and that that tool isn't sitting in left field. One last thing about him though...if you're going to interfere and possibly ruin the game, the least you could do is catch the ball.

There's something about being a lawyer. I read today that approximately 80% of attorneys hate their jobs, yet every year more and more people sign up for this. Why? Is it the long hours? Is it because it builds character? Is it the money?

Maybe Roy Horn isn't so dumb after all...

I'd like to take a moment to recognize the artistic abilities of my friends.

A Poem for Sigfried and Roy:
by Stacy S. Arnold

sigfried and roy horn
eying each man and beast (roar)
you crazy cats you

It's a new day here in California. I attribute the newness of this day to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the millions of idiots who rolled out the red carpet direct from the set of Terminator to Sacramento. And what a long red carpet that was. There's still hope in this state that every single absentee ballot was cast for Mr. Bustamante, but I'm not a hoper or a believer. I am beginning the period of acceptance and asking questions like, how bad is the commute from Hawaii? Like Jesse, the Mind, Ventura, Arnold will surely change his name to something like, the Mindinator without realizing that that makes no sense.

What does this really mean? For me, it means no more calls from Danny, Bill, or Barbara until the next election. For Maria Schriver, it means her husband is finally worth something to her family. For George W., it means that even Republicans can grope women.

What about Roy?

Roy Horn says the show will go on...idiot.

Its a tense night here. First, we have the Marlins and the Cubs tied with 6 runs in the bottom of the eighth...aye carumba. Next, we have the recall results and the distinct possibility that it will be Governor Schwarzenegger to you.

Although both are nail biters, regardless of what happens to the Cubs tonight, they can (and will) beat the marlins for the rest of this series. The fate of California is not, however and unfortunately, a best of seven series. How cool would that be, though?

Pretty damn cool.

I voted today. After receiving calls from Bill Clinton, Barbara Boxer, and some angry woman who hates Arnold, I voted. I didn't get a sticker, which is annoying.

Why don't they put the list of candidates in order? I don't care what order...alphabetical, coolest to least cool, movie stars to politicians...just some order.

A lot has been going on in my fine city. Recently, a gang of girls have been terrorizing people on buses throughout town. Last night, 5 pit bulls attacked a woman and her Jack Russell Terrier on the streets of San Francisco. One of the two leaders, if you will, was named "Gangsta." I am left with nothing but questions...
1. Who has five pit bulls,
2. When will we learn that naming our loved ones things like Gangsta will only lead to trouble,
3. Who fights on buses, and
4. Really, who has five pit bulls?

Questions aside, there is one thing that should be apparent to us all...something Fox television has been trying to show us for years. Animals attack and good pets do indeed go bad. And we thought it was just mindless entertainment...no, it was entertainment with a purpose. Finally, it tells me that young girls are very upset about MUNI's recent fare hike. Who has $1.25 anyway?

Think about it.

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Call it an obsession if you must, but here is your Tiger update:

Today the New York Times ran an editorial in which they wrote, "tigers have enough problems." They, and I, are pissed at all of you out there with pet tigers. Pissed.

As for Roy, doctors are citing his "extraordinary will and strong physique" for keeping him alive. I call it luck.

I just learned today that my funny friend and her funny family have a blog. You should read it because...well, they're funny. The site is I, Carrigan. So, my friend Catherine is pretty hip. I guess what I'm getting at is...well, if you aren't that hip, you might not want to check it out. I'm sure its open to everyone, but trust me, all will play, but only the hip will win....maybe i mean survive or persevere or something like that. Oh, another thing, if you have a blog and I don't mention it, don't think that its because I don't like you. Its probably just that you're not funny. That's ok. I probably like you for other reasons. Or, I might not really like you at all. Let's not get into that here though.

Roy - Doesn't Blame Tiger For Attack

LAS VEGAS — Even as the blood was pouring from his neck, Roy reportedly told paramedics not to kill the tiger that attacked him.
Roy of "Siegfried and Roy" is in critical condition after being mauled by a tiger during Friday night's performance in Las Vegas. The New York Daily News says Roy was still conscious when emergency crews arrived. A family friend says Roy told paramedics "do not kill the cat." His manager says Roy doesn't blame the tiger.

Bernie Yuman says "the last place Roy would place blame would be with the animal." The white Siberian has been a cooperative cat. But on Friday night, he didn't want to walk in the right direction. So Roy hit him on the cheek with his microphone five times. After the fifth time, the tiger attacked.

Yuman says the tiger is in a holding pen at the hotel. But it's not clear what will ultimately happen to it.

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Enough said.

Do you ever think, people are so dumb...I am the smartest person in the world...man, are we in trouble. No? Well, I do.

Yesterday morning I woke up to the phone ringing. For some reason I answered it. It was Danny Glover urging me to vote Tuesday October 7 in the Special Recall Election. Normally, I would think that was weird, but Danny has called me five times in the past week, so, in a way, I was expecting his call. I was pretty psyched that he wanted to get in touch so badly, well, I was until I got on the bus and overheard a woman talking about her frequent calls from the Terminator himself AND Barbara Streisand. I'm kind of bummed. I'm sure it would have been great to hear Arnold say something stupid on my personal telephone, but its probably not going to happen, so I'll just have to be ok with listening to him say stupid stuff on my personal television.

But Danny, if you're reading this, I will vote on Tuesday October 7 in the Special Recall Election. Thanks for calling.

So, as I was checking in on Roy Horn's condition I thought I should start an official blog. Why not? Occasionally, I have something interesting to say...and in the meantime, we all need a way to procrastinate at work. So, this is mine...and maybe yours too?

By the way - Roy just gave doctors the thumbs up. I'm sure Siegfried breathed a sigh of relief.