Yankees Post Season

It was a struggle, but the Yankees clinched the AL East and the best record in the AL. Now, they get to play the Orioles yet again
They split 9-9 during the season. Should be a close, tough battle. Kudos to the managers, Buck Showalter of the Orioles for bringing along a young team, and Joe Girardi of the Yankees, for pushing all the right buttons to overcome their injuries. Thanks to the Tampa Bay Rays for taking two of three from the Orioles in the decisive series.

Ironically, we'll be in Baltimore Sunday and Monday. Last time I was there, I met a cousin I had not seen for 50 years. This time, will I get a ticket to the game? If I'm up to going, I'll try. Thank you Stub Hub.

Recent Events

I saw a great concert by Bernie Williams and his band a week or so ago. His new CD "Moving Forward" is terrific, with a great rendition on acoustic guitar solo and then backed softly by his band on "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," which was the emotional highlight of the evening. Bernie is as talented a guitarist as he was a player with the Yankee great teams of the last 15 years.

I was also lucky enough to hear Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate for Economics, discuss the reasons we're still headed for tough times for awhile. I'll be attending a conversation between Harold Holzer, and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Harvard History Professor, and subject of interrogation by Boston police who did not recognize him, even with ID. Both lectures are presented by the NYS Writers Institute at the University at Albany.

I also attended a really interesting lecture on the origins and progression of "Chicago Hot Jazz" that was presented by Dr. David Kissinger today (Thursday, Oct. 22). Part two is next week, and I'm looking forward to it. This is a series presented as part of the OASIS life long learning program, located in Albany as part of the Center for Excellence in Aging Services, University at Albany. There are a lot of great programs presented by OASIS. The link for the Albany program is www.oasisnet.org/cities/albanyNY.aspx