Moonlit Jazz

Oakland 1, Anaheim 6 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Winning Pitcher – Bartolo Colon (5-6)
Losing Pitcher – Tim Hudson (7-3)

OAK Runs: 1, Hits: 5, Errors: 1
ANA Runs: 6, Hits: 9, Errors: 0

Oakland Record: (38-31)

Maybe I should just save myself the torture and NOT watch the A’s when they’re on tv. Grrr! Very disappointing. But it happens and what can you do? Keep on playing. Yeah…

Have I mentioned how much I just love reading Wil Wheaton’s blog? He’s a wonderful writer and really just a joy to read. He recently posted about Gmail and the soldiers out there who might want an account to help them communicate with family and friends. And so Gmail4Troops was born. I’ve added my name and hopefully I get to send out some invites to those who’d like one. Heck, why not? 🙂 (And if anyone out there reading would like a Gmail invite, I’ve still got a few I can send.)

I finished Single Wife. I liked it! I bought Bill Clinton’s book today. I don’t know why, since I rarely read biographies, but I figure it might be an interesting read. 😛 Also new to the CD rack: Big & Rich, Josh Gracin, and the De-Lovely soundtrack.

We went to the hospital today. My mom had surgery. It was difficult to see her there in the hospital bed, but she gets to go home tomorrow. It’s a scary thing, what she had to go through. I hope she keeps her spirits high, but she doesn’t like to think that way. Alas. My aunt was just leaving when we arrived. It was good to see her. My sister came back from lunch about twenty minutes after we got there. We stayed a little over an hour, I think. Days of Our Lives was on the tv. The Ellen show just started when we walked out.

And then back to the house of doggies…

I don’t know when the postgame alert came but it was definitely after I went to bed. So, the details are below. Blah!

Oakland 3, Anaheim 10 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
(Monday’s game)

Winning Pitcher – John Lackey (5-8)
Losing Pitcher – Rich Harden (3-5)

OAK Runs: 3, Hits: 9, Errors: 0
ANA Runs: 10, Hits: 13, Errors: 1

Oakland Record: (38-30)

My dream is actually baseball related! Imagine that. This one involved Barry Zito. I think I was at a game, with my mother and sister (which is something that has never happened and will likely never happen) and Zito was walking by. I think he was signing autographs or something. I said something like, “Hey, I was the one who asked about Greg on the radio show.” Zito walked past me, then he realized what I said and came back to me. We chatted for a bit, then as he went to leave, I gave him my card (with my URLs and email address). He promised to email me.

So this is the second dream in which I’ve imagined giving Zito my card. Does this mean that the next time I see him, I must give him my card? And then what? Hmmm…

I am a little sunburnt from our poolside time yesterday. I used sunscreen, but I guess I missed some spots. And now I’m paying the price! 😛

Off to finish Single Wife. I’m almost near the end!

I haven’t gotten my A’s postgame alert yet, so I’ll babble a bit while I wait for it…

My sister, visiting from Atlanta, came over today and we spent the afternoon poolside. Ahh, what a life I lead! LOL! It was nice being in the water, the sun warm on the skin, the breeze cool. I’m glad I got to spend time with my sister. It seems so long since we’ve just had time to sit and talk.

I’m currently reading Single Wife by Nina Solomon. An interesting story about a woman who pretends her husband is still around after he leaves and never comes back. (Well, I don’t know if he ever comes back because I haven’t read the end yet.) Strange, but gripping story.

The A’s lost. Again. This time to the Angels. Rich Harden pitched great the first four innings, then he gave up 5 runs. This after the A’s scored 2 at the top of the inning. Horrible. They really need to get a grip!

Kevin Rose and Sarah Lane signed their contracts to continue with The Screen Savers. Yeehaw! I keep having dreams about The Screen Savers studio. And usually Kevin is in them. I think it’s a little strange. Ah well. I want to go to one more taping of the show, but alas, I must be content with my one and only opportunity. And it really was a faschinating time. Maybe when they’re down in Los Angeles, I can sit in again. It’s so cool being part of a studio audience…

A’s 3, Angels 10

I haven’t gotten my postgame alert yet and I’m sleepy. So that’s the final score. Blah!

Oakland 3, Chi Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field

Winning Pitcher – Carlos Zambrano (8-2)
Losing Pitcher – Barry Zito (4-4)

OAK Runs: 3, Hits: 8, Errors: 0
CHC Runs: 5, Hits: 10, Errors: 0

Oakland Record: (38-29)

I just don’t want to talk about their loss…

Weekend wrapup

SATURDAY – We went to the Antiques and Collectibles Show in San Mateo on Saturday. I ended up buying two Karl Urban autograph cards, one of him from The Chronicles of Riddick and the other as Eomer from The Return of the King (LOTR). Why did I buy two autograph cards when I already have his autograph? LOL!

Sometime during our travels, we stopped off at Longs and among our purchases was the latest People magazine. I know, Orlando Bloom is on the cover, which is the Hottest 50 Bachelors issue. But Bloom boy is not the reason I bought the magazine. I bought the mag because Ryan Gosling is in it as one of the 50 Hottest! OMIGOSH! And it’s such a cute picture of him. I’ll have to scan it and show it off. Adorable!

SUNDAY – Father’s Day!

I woke up early. We were at San Francisco International Airport by 10am to pick up my sister, who’s visiting from Atlanta. Groovay! We headed to San Leandro, then onward to Pleasanton for Father’s Day lunch at my cousin’s house. LOTS of DELICIOUS food! I think I ate most of the time we were there. It was GREAT!

I got to hold a 6 day old baby. He is so cute! I love babies that young. They just sleep and look adorable. I love babies. 🙂

After spending a lovely time with family, we headed out to Salida so that we could check our mail. We drove back to Livermore going the backway with the top down. I took some pictures along the way. Hopefully I’ll feature them later this week…

And that’s all for now!

Oakland 3, Chi Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field

Winning Pitcher – Kyle Farnsworth (2-3)
Losing Pitcher – Chad Bradford (3-4)

OAK Runs: 3, Hits: 9, Errors: 1
CHC Runs: 4, Hits: 13, Errors: 0

Oakland Record: (38-28)

Maybe I shouldn’t listen or watch the games. Bradford blew the save for Mulder! Horrible! What the heck is going on with the A’s bullpen?

Oakland 2, Chi Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field

Winning Pitcher – Mark Redman (5-3)
Losing Pitcher – Matt Clement (7-5)
SV – Chad Bradford(1)

OAK Runs: 2, Hits: 8, Errors: 2
CHC Runs: 1, Hits: 4, Errors: 1

Oakland Record: (38-27)

Woohoo, they won! Thank goodness! 🙂 I haven’t seen any highlights from this game and I’m going to read the re-cap after I blog. So I know nothing but the score. LOL!

Twas a long day today. We woke up early, went into the office. After a rather short time there, we headed out for lunch, then drove around. We stopped in Milpitas for a cards/collectibles thing they’re having at the Great Mall. I bought a couple of A’s related stuff. Then we went to Fry’s. I don’t think I bought anything there. Then we went to Stoneridge. After buying a couple of shirts at Lane Bryant, I went to the store opposite, Torrid. Also catering to “women” sizes, I thought they had the cutest stuff! I bought a Pirates of the Caribbean shirt (Orlando Bloom as Will Turner). 😀

Now I’m just way tired and I should go to sleep. I’m trying to get myself tired enough so that when I go to bed, I fall right asleep. Will it work? 😛

Oakland 4, St. Louis 5 at Busch Stadium

Winning Pitcher – Ray King (1-0)
Losing Pitcher – Jim Mecir (0-5)

OAK Runs: 4, Hits: 9, Errors: 1
STL Runs: 5, Hits: 11, Errors: 2

Oakland Record: (37-27)

Jim FREAKIN’ Mecir. He just KILLS me!!! We started watching the game in the fourth inning and I watched Hudson sweat it out. He left the game in the 8th inning with one out. Rincon got the second out and Bradford ended the inning. The A’s didn’t score in the top of the 9th. Alas. And Macha put Mecir in at the bottom of the 9th and the score was 4-2, A’s leading.

It was horrifying to watch. But I watched. Sometimes, when Mecir is called to pitch, I TRY SO HARD TO HAVE FAITH IN HIM. And almost every single time, he disappoints.

GRRRRRR!!!

I know, it’s only baseball. But freakin’ crap!!!

I’ll send out some love tomorrow, when I feel like being loving. 😛 Jen, I hope you got my invite. 🙂

And yes, I’ve still got Gmail invites to give out. Want one? TAG the board or comment and if I have more, I’ll send one your way.