...you may want to sit down for this

Mikalah Gordon, America's 17 year old musical darling, was voted off the popular talent show, American Idol. Let me just preface this by saying, I'm as shocked as you are. I really didn't see this coming. I mean, she missed her homecoming for that show! Homecoming! In the event of a tragedy such as this, I think it is important we all band together. I will be taking donations in her name. Just send cash to Jason @ the Corner of Grace and Wayne. It will find me and I'll make sure it gets to her.

Cubs Game Recap

Yesterday, as I noted last night, The Cubs won 5-2. In a game where Kerry Wood's triumphant return to form should have been the story, Rusch stole the show as Wood sat in the whirlpool popping muscle relaxers and looking on. Rusch pitched 5 scoreless innings, performing in the same emergency role that he consistently excelled in last year. It's nice to have *someone* to rely on in these dark times.

Nomar, Patterson, and Dubois all had a couple of hits, Barrett homered, and Hawkins recorded the save(!). Yes, that's right folks, Hawkins brushed aside his detractors' cold stares and dominiated in his one inning of high pressure work. A choker he is not, says I.

Today, unless he should get hit by a bus on the way to the ballpark, Zambrano will take the mound. I expect nothing less than perfection from Zambrano today, and you should feel the same way. Game time 2:05 against The The Angels Angels of Anaheim. Go Cubs!