Isolation Thought

I was at the Alseci's Christmas party last night and it was fun, as always. But attendance has been an issue the last couple of years. I can remember several years ago when it was asses-to-elbows crowded, but those days appear to be over. However, it's always neat to go out during the holidays and mingle.

To take the edge off today, I got some takeout from the local China House. Man, I love hot and sour soup. It may have the texture of motor oil, but that hits the spot on a cold day. Toss in a shrimp roll and a visit from General Tso and that's a great lunch.

Meal of Links

Bad fads. I've done, worn and owned many of these things.

"McEnroe" finally gets the boot from the CNBC lineup. Might have been the most heavily-promoted, but lowest-rated show ever. Johnny Mac is great in the tennis booth, but he was in way over his head on this one.

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Exercise Yard

The steroid scandal is really heating up. I obviously don't agree with those who feel this is much ado about nothing. Because I think younger and younger athletes are doing this kind of stuff, without really knowing what they are putting in their bodies. And the fact is, the less affluent can't afford the designer kind of steroid we read about at the professional level. They tend to go after the cheapest, and by default, the more dangerous substances, without a clue as to what they are doing. Execellent work once again, by the San Francisco Chronicle. Your Pulitzer awaits you.

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