11/04/2026
April 10, 2026
Prologue to 'Predictions & Thoughts below':
Sometimes, I cover my (limited number of) friends, relatives (too many) & colleagues with unsolicited comments, usually regarding sports. But I may include other contemporary topics as well. It's one of the beauties of today's social media- people that don't know s**t from canned fruit get to offer their two cents worth. The response to my thoughts is usually quite minimal with my email entries; perhaps there will be more coverage from this our 'Small Creatures' FB site, which now boasts 993 followers. Here goes......
Predictions & Thoughts:
There will not be a winner emerging from the MLB's American League this year. Damn, if nobody can play .500 ball, ya don't deserve to make the playoffs.
No matter anyway- Dodgers will most probably be Champs again in the three-peat- why bother even watching anymore?......how did major league ball ever come to this?.....
And the Jays aren't really far removed from the Dodgers. Luxury tax my (fine, hairy) butt.
I really miss Buck Martinez alot; and I hope he's well. Nobody else can come close to matching the way he says 'five', with 4 syllables. Almost as good as Barry White singing the word 'love' with 6 syllables.
The Leafs & Panthers most probably won't win the Stanley this season. Who'd have thought they'd BOTH be bottom feeders?
Until now, I had never once given up hope that the Buds would win the Stanley within my lifetime...
Nice to see a changing of the guard with the Sabres & Habs.
Bo Bulls**tte is not of MVP material this year. Not just sure the IQ here exceeds the shoe size (the latter requiring an 'L' & 'R' on the outer toe region; been there, done that).
Raptors may be a real contender next year. They are fun to watch.
I'd love to seem them win the NBA, with Jack Armstrong doing some of the commentary!
Canucks suck. Actually, they are 'beyond sucking'...not sure what the actual correct sports term is for 'beyond sucking'....
Connor Bedard cannot single-handedly elevate the Hawks, even though we'd like him to.
Go Oil! Ya know the Panthers aren't gonna knock 'em out again this year!.....
Late-breaking: Iran has most probably forfeited their ever being considered a venue for the World Cup.
In a moment of insomnia last night, I started thinking that in the midst of this showdown between the US & Iran, Iran is doing an admirable job of standing up to the class bully.
Happy for the Whitecaps this year.
That Norway, a country of 3 million people, wins the Winter Olympic crown, is beyond beyond.
The winter Olympics, I noted about 1/2 way through, have become very much the realm of the rich & famous. Sometimes I think small animal veterinary medicine might be headed the same way.
Tiger Woods' mug shots are just not improving over time. With his net worth, surely he could request a 'makeover mug shot'; maybe get one every time before he goes out to get full-on hammered and then drive home?... (Does anyone recall Pete Seeger's folk classic "When will they ever learn?"....)
Or consider hiring a designated driver. John Daly might be available.
The Masters again?- holy smokes, wasn't that just a few weeks back?
Artemis II rocked.
Goin' down to La Conner WA tomorrow, for the tulips, gift shops & food. Should be a beaut. Put La Conner on your bucket list!
Remember the source.
Have a great WE All!
Dr. J