If They Build a Straw Man, They Will Burn it Down; and it Might Take You Down, Too.
The membership had their chance for significant improvement and a new direction.
An All-Star Softball Game: What is the Point?
I feel like there needs to be a reminder of what an “all-star game” should be. Primarily, that’s entertainment: there’s an entertainment factor in all sport – otherwise, what’s the point? If anyone thinks it’s about winning… winning what? We’re hitting a ball and running around. We (players) find it fun, but the “trick” is
Fighting The Hoarder Instinct
There is no end to the interesting things you learn about yourself from your parents. For example, my father did not get rid of / recycle television sets. Or telephones. Or computer keyboards. (In hindsight, I should have saved some of those old bakelite rotary phones and put them on eBay. Oh well.) Apparently, there
Handwriting (Sort Of) Analysis: What’s Really Going On Here?
As the end of this season approaches, and the “annual general meeting” is slated for some time in November, there is a good chance all these people will be reinstated in some position of authority, and I do not want anyone to say “I wasn’t aware of that” afterwards… so here I am again. A
Another Steeldive: Already Good, Now Improved.
Steeldive is renowned for making great value homages to vintage Seikos. Of course, there are bound to be one or two areas where they fall short, and with the SD-1975 model that homages the Seiko “Tuna”, the glaring shortcoming is the dial. The Steeldive’s dial – pretty as it is, especially in this orange version
Softball in Ireland: Why Behave Like A Secret Society?
The local Dublin softball league starts in just a few days from now. Do you think the league’s schedule would be published? How about publishing the byelaws, with rule changes for the upcoming season? Would they publish a monthly newsletter, perhaps, even a “special edition” to generate some excitement in advance of the new season?
Make It Better: Domed Sapphire!
After waiting to gather up all the bits and pieces, it was time to get to modding. Tools & parts required: press, dust blower, case back remover, spring bar tool, domed sapphire crystal, tweezers, magnifying glass, rubber gloves; and of course, a cup of coffee. The Casio Duro MDV106 comes with a flat mineral glass
Not a Captain Willard, But Better?
Having recently re-watched the 1979 classic Apocalypse Now starring Martin Sheen as Captain Willard, it reminded me that the Seiko 6105-8110 he wears is one of those watches that I still want. Sort of. First, there’s the price. An original vintage Seiko 6105-8110 “Willard” is quite precious, as they’re rare and owners know it. Even
Oh How I Wish For Things That Didn’t Happen.
“The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression & cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Allegation: the current administrators of Softball Leinster do not take complaints against sexual harassment seriously. Proof: upon submission of a complaint of sexual harassment, the Softball Leinster committee
Oh No, What Have We Here (and What Have You Done)?
Headlining the typical watch reviewer’s list of “watches to avoid” are fashion style luxury watches, a lower-quality watch that’s been branded by some fashion house (e.g. Gucci), manufactured in China, with not a lot of regard for what makes a good, and most times not even a good-looking, watch. In this case, it’s a particularly