Observer, complainer, blocked by Brew, unblocked by Reusse, full-blown Alcalaholic, baseball/Twins, other sports, proud owner of a Quality Seyko timepiece
Folks, there have been many La Tortuga moments. He seems to produce them as prolifically as rabbits produce baby rabbits. This one ranks right up there near the top. Only the Turtle. Only our Willians.
@Twins
5 months after I lost my dad, and 11 months after I lost my wife, I lost my mom, this morning. Pretty brutal 11 months for me, and my family. This one was a blessing, as my mom had been battling dementia for the last several years, and she's now with my dad. RIP, Mom.
My beloved Angel passed away, this afternoon. We knew it was coming, but not this soon. We're heartbroken and devastated. She leaves behind myself, 5 kids, and one granddaughter. Doesn't seem fair. Doesn't seem real. Doesn't seem possible. Yet, it is. Please pray for my family.
Hey
@espn
, ever heard of a guy named Nelson Cruz? Young fella had 2 doubles, 2 HRs, and 7 RBI today (Sunday). Might have wanted to find a way to sneak him into your graphic. I suppose you'd have had to eliminate a Yankee, though, and we can't have that. 🤡
36 years ago, tonight, I met this beautiful lady and we were together for 34+ years. I don't regret one minute of that time. I only regret that we weren't given another 34 years, together. I'm missing my wife, this evening. 💔
Friends, if you can find it within you tonight, whether it's a positive thought, or a prayer, my wife can use each and every one. This cancer thing is no joke. Especially, when that cancer is aggressive and nasty. She's holding her own, but she needs every bit of your love.
Great news, folks! My baby granddaughter passed the test of being off the oxygen assist and was able to go home, last night. Still dealing w/ congestion and not completely healthy, just yet, but she slept in her own bed last night, as did her parents. Thank you for your support!
My poor granddaughter Autumn Angel is in the hospital with RSV. So hard to see babies (and kids) suffer. Whether you're the thoughts type or the prayers type, this little Angel can use them. Her parents can, as well. They're waiting it out, hoping to get home soon.
Edina has a player named Jett Jungels. Please tell me his parents have a welcome mat or a sign, that greets their guests, with "Welcome to the Jungels'". Please. I need to hear that.
#Tourney19
37 years ago, tomorrow, February 20th, 1987, I met this girl and we were together for nearly 35 years. I miss her every day and wish we had been allowed to grow old together. Happy anniversary, Angel. I love you.
I see that Tim Tebow retired from baseball. Lots of folks taking potshots and making fun of him. Why? Does his unapologetic Christianity bug you that much? He does really great things for people, off the field. I don't get the ridicule. He had a better MiLB career than Jordan.
@RexChapman
None of that makes any sense and I suspect that you're letting your hatred, and your belief that your audience of followers is nodding in appreciation and agreement, get in the way of thinking before you tweet. Take a step back, in quiet introspection, and get back on track.
If you're wondering who to support in this area of the Midwest, and beyond, support Matt and the fine folks
@7thavenuepizza
. When Matt found about our cancer battle, he reached out and personally delivered a pile of pies to my home. Matt's one of the good guys, a helper. TY Matt!
I'm calling it now. Flower will be back in 24-25. He's not done. He loves MN and MN loves him. Sign him for one last season, trade Gus, bring up Walstedt, and let's get ready for the albatross contracts to come off the books.
@mnwild
Just past 3am, this morning, I lost my dad. Seven months to the day after I lost Angel. While I, and my siblings and family, are very sad, my dad was more than ready and I'm happy that he has no more worries, on this earth. Rest in peace, Dad. You taught me well, and I love you.
@Buccigross
the end of a 60 year era.
@NanneLou
is a Minnesota institution and he deserves some recognition. 60 years of broadcasting our State Tourney. The best HS State Tournament in any sport. A wonderful career.
September 9th, 1989. Angel and I devoted ourselves to one another, until death did we part. Neither of us knew that death would do so, at a relatively early age. She was the love of my life, she was the mother of our 5 beautiful kids, she was my wife and, truly, my better half.
Well, folks, tomorrow is the big day. Surgery day. If you're a prayerful type or a positive thoughts type, we need them all. We're terrified. We need your strength and positivity behind us. Our souls have been laid bare. We need you. All of you. Please, if you have it in you....
Brewer fan just enough below the legal limit to make a nice grab of that foul ball. Gave the ball to a young
@Twins
fan. Kudos,
@Brewers
fan. Nice work!
My 2nd granddaughter was born, this morning. Autumn Angel. Her middle name is her Grandma's. She's beautiful and I'm in love. Grandpa x2. My dear wife is loving her from above. ❤️
@kscullinfox9
@steven_ericson
This is extremely helpful. I understand the anger, but not the violence, looting, and vandalism. Looting a Target, has nothing at all to do with bringing about justice for George Floyd.
Okay, Corona Crazies, if you could not tell my 17-yr-old son that you're going to "beat his ass", at Cub Foods, while he's trying to do his job, that would be awesome. If it had been earlier, when I was at the store, you'd have had a much bigger problem on your hands. Calm down!
Two years ago today. One of the worst days of my life. This was the day that we were told that Angel would not win her cancer battle. She would be sent home, on hospice. So, I had to summon our kids to the house and tell them that their mom was going to die. Brutal.
1 of 2 If any of my followers are of the praying or positive thoughts type, I'm asking for all of it. My wife is in for the fight of her life, and we're both scared and feeling helpless. She has a mass and some other areas that are concerning for cancer and we're terrified.
Latest breakdown. My daughter and granddaughter stopped by this evening and I was not prepared for my little Luna to ask, "Where's Grandma?". I wasn't able to answer her. 😭
I've seen enough of Max Kepler.
@twins
have far better options than to keep trotting his anemic bat out there, on a regular basis. He hasn't hit in three seasons. Time to move on.
Sitting here eating a steak, dipping it in Heinz 57. Not because I like it that way, but because Angel liked it that way and I'm eating this one in her honor, one week before the 52nd birthday that she didn't live to see. I love and miss you, honey. Happy 4th. 😢
So, for the first time ever, I cried in a Menards store. I was picking up some flowers to bring some color and cheer to the house and saw this and I couldn't keep it together. She came home with me, needless to say. My Angel is gone, but this angel will bring me some solace.
Angel's hat, hanging right where she left it. I don't know why/how this escaped my notice, until just recently. She'd roll her eyes, as I am not what you might call "observant" when it comes to home decor, etc.
The hat will stay where it is. ❤️
For those who have been following our cancer journey, the news isn't good. The cancer is spreading and growing, which means that the chemo is not working. Oncologist is talking about hospice, which scares the hell out of us. If you're the positive thoughts or praying type.......
1/3 I need to thank some people who have restored my faith in humanity. Led by
@rstanzel
this group of folks have lent their love and compassion to me and my family, and I'm extremely grateful. I suffered the ultimate loss, when my wife passed away, in December of 2021.
Digging into Angel's mementos tonight. Dino was her absolute favorite North Star. She loved her Dino! This is a signed poster and Dino button. Very cool.
I successfully put Autumn Angel to sleep, when she got tired. I've still got it! Never mind the bead necklace. My other granddaughter gifted it to "Grandpa Roger" (her words).
#blessed
This is a difficult text exchange to share, which is why it's late in the day, as I wasn't sure if I could do it. This was from one year ago, today, when our nightmare started to shift to a very real sense of fear and panic. There were very few "good" days left, in her life. 💔😢
My sister dropped off dinner tonight and I found this bear, after she left. When I read the tag, I lost it. The bear is made from Angel's robe. I didn't regain composure for a good 90 minutes. I'll post the tag in the comments. Wow. Wrecked.
Many things suck about losing your spouse but one that reoccurs many times a day is that I have nobody to "tell" things to. She's the first one I would have "told", when minor annoyances or funny situations happened to me, throughout my day. Now, I just swallow them.
This is a parent who isn't this upset and unreasonable about her son losing a wrestling match, for her son's sake. She's come unhinged because of how this loss impacts HER life. What a complete wack job. Get a grip, lady. Gross.
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee went for his 4th national championship tonight but unfortunately got upset.
His mom was not happy and it looks like she’ll need some new glasses as well
It was a lovely day for a wedding. First pic is my granddaughter Luna, watching her mom and dad get married. Second pic is Autumn Angel and me. Happy to gain a son-in-law today!
Angel. My wife. Captured by my youngest daughter, Gracie, a few months before her death. That laugh is what most people remember her by. This is a tough watch, for me, but it gives you a glimpse at what I miss about her.
Found this baby, while rooting around, last night. Missing the battery cover (no big deal) but I fired a new 9-volt into it and it works perfectly. Took me a minute to remember how to play, but just put up a TD! Now, off to run some errands. Blast from the past!
When I was giving my wife another foot rub, her young nurse said, "You've got yourself a good one." My wife responded with, "The best one." and it broke me. I wept, and I'm not ashamed. I love that woman, and I owe her, big time. I'm happy to be of some help to her.
A dish that my late mother called "hamburger bean hotdish" is on the menu tonight. Simple and delicious.
Ground beef, baked beans (Bush's), seasoned with brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard. Serve with potato chips and, if you'd like, a scoop of cottage cheese.