The Massachusetts Senate Race - The 1st Debate

WBZ TV is moderating the first of 4 debates between Elizabeth Warren(D) and Scott Brown(R)

Polling here in Massachusetts for the Senate race:

Two show Warren leading with Scott Brown in second place.

One says Brown's ahead by 6 - Elizabeth will lose.

Polls are meant to clarify the picture, not confuse.

Both the candidates will get together here tonight.

This debate should demonstrate what they'll bring to the fight.

I'm still leaning Warren's way but listening to Scott.

Am I still persuadable?  I don't know...  Maybe not.

'though I like the fact that Brown's bipartisan and nice

I am not prepared to make Obama pay the price.

I think he'll need every Democrat that he can get;

Thus, electing Warren seems (to me) the safest bet.

The Boston Red Sox - Streaks, Slander, and Sports Gods

Thoughts and prayers are with Will Rhymes, who collapsed during last night's game.  Be well. (Photo credit; CBS)

 

I am rather superstitious when it comes to sports;

Even without evidence that holds up in the courts,

I believe that sports gods lurk around the fields of play

Taking note of everything a Faithful fan might say.

Therefore, I've not said one word, at all, throughout the week

Out of fear that I would break the Red Sox' winning streak;

But, last night against the Rays - the score at 2 to 1

(Still without a peep from me) that lovely stretch was done.

Thank you for the ride sports gods; I like the winning kind...

Losing streaks cause local sports-talk guys to lose their mind.

They get nasty to their callers...  Maybe it's their jobs.

Baseball's just a game we play; they needn't be such snobs.

If you don't agree with them, they think you're pretty dumb.

(Tell them that you love them first; they may throw you a crumb.)

Wish they'd give the Sox a break because, from what I hear,

You should be encouraging when there are sports gods near.