Mariners with MacLaren at Helm Find Another Way to Blow It

I'm past the days when I used to plan my evenings around watching the Seattle Mariners - either in person or on television. I much more prefer comedy these days. Lucky for me, watching the M's these days is some of the best comedy available on tv.

Tonight they found a way to lose in the late innings for at least the 2nd day in a row (most of the other five losses in their current 7 day losing streak they have been blown out). It is true that Mac does not hit or pitch, but apparently he's chosing not to manage either. Tonight he left Felix Hernandez in an inning too long - and at least should have been smart enough to take him out after he gave up the lead before the BoSox blew the game open in the 8th.

I've met Mac and he is a hell of a nice guy. You know what they say about nice guys ... they finish LAST. I feel like he lied to us before the season started when he told us that things were going to change and that the M's would be running and doing whatever it takes to manufacture runs. The only thing they've been able to produce is losses.

The silver lining of this situation for the lowly Mariners is that it is a great opportunity for someone to show some balls and make the tough decisions that need to be made. Get a manager with winning major league experience, cut Richie "Richie the K" Sexton and all the other old, dead weight. It's going to cost some money, but these owners have shown that they are not afraid to spend it. It has to be done and it is long over due.

Divorce Proceeding Takes Less Than 10 Minutes

On Friday afternoon, I picked up Olena and we drove to the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Despite being right before rush hour and much of the street parking not available from 4-6pm, I found a parking space less than two blocks away. We walked into the courthouse and waited about 3 minutes for Lena's attorney. After she showed up, we waited about another 3 minutes for a judge to be available and another three minutes later and the marriage was declared dissolved.

It was a sad time and I was really glad that it didn't take too long. I had to choke back tears as I wished that things had worked out differently. (If wishes were fishes, nobody would starve).

Afterwards, I took Lena to Trader Vic's in Bellevue to celebrate with some great drinks and tasty food. I have to admit that I continued to try to drown my sorrows after I got home and off the road. I paid the price for it yesterday - but it didn't stop me from going to the Hopscotch Festival at the Fremont Studios last night. (I guess that is another post).

The silver lining for my divorce experience is that it didn't take very long in court, that Jackie Kennedy's mom and I are still friends and that I am once again single and ready to explore new opportunities.