Orioles fan. . .

Question for the audience: Is there any point in rooting for a team that losses consistently? The Orioles have now lost 8 in a row, the last two to the Devil Rays. I have always been a faithful fan and will undoubtedly continue to be. But it does make me wonder, why continue to support a team that brings only disappointment?

No Internet

For some reason it takes Verizon like three weeks to hook up our internet. So as we are moving into our new house we are completely cut off from the world...if you don't count cable, phone, cell phones, etc... It is kind of scary to really feel how reliant I am on the internet, I have been completely unproductive without it. Of course there is also the new puppy to account for that. Meet Quinn. (Again, since I posted a picture before we brought her home.)

Murder Baltimore

Baltimore is in the midst of a disturbing murder trend. A former student of mine was gunned down earlier this summer over a verbal dispute. I have heard little from any of the mayoral candidates that suggests they have a viable solution to get a handle on it. A useful tool for looking at what is taking place is available from the Sun's website. In the meantime I will be looking for someone to vote for.

New Name

Been on vacation. Currently moving. There is a new name coming to the blog. I have been thinking of names and it will involve some variation of "Publius." I may change the address as well. Keep an eye out. In other name news the puppy will be named Quinn. We debated about Boh for a long time but ultimately like Quinn better.

Zoology continued

Saw a manatee today. Pretty cool, like a big floating cow. Just saw it for a minute.

Crime Baltimore

To give you some idea how out of control crime is in Bmore, my brother was reading the police blotter a while ago and came across a gem of a story that read something like this:
"A body was found in a trash can in an alley behind _____ St. Police have labeled it 'suspicious.'"
I mean seriously, we don't know it was murder . . . it could have been an accident. I just hope we can get a mayor that can get a handle on the situation because it is getting to be a scary place to live.

Environment

Great intermittent series by the New York times on climate change. Click the link.