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I never understood the fascination with these things, but they are humorous. My mother came through with the second kewl thing of the day for me. Thanks, Mom!
This is too cute. You can hear Big Papi sing and us dance bobble by going here.
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This is a statue of Robin Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a major league pitcher from 1948-66. Most of his career was spent with the Philadelphia Phillies. Roberts was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976.
This statue is at the first base gates at Citizens Bank Park, the current home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Fritz and I stopped by today as part of our The Boys Are Back in Town Tour. This was the first time he has been to the park. He was adorned in a Phillies outfit of his own. His daddy hopes he will be a pitcher just like Robin Roberts. I am his agent. He has agreed that I will earn 80% of his first contract. After that, it is all his. 
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Ah, the joys of living in Boston. I used to love Patriots’ Day (aka Boston Marathon Monday). Boston is on holiday today. One wakes up very early. If you are one of the “good” people, you head out to Hopkinton to start the race. If you are one of the “regular” folks, you begin drinking. We liked Heartbreak Hill, but one year I worked on Boyleston about a block away from the finish line. What a scene!
After the marathon, one heads immediately to Kenmore Square for the Red Sox game. More partying. Good stuff. And if one is still going, he heads into town after the early game to finish off the day.
I will say Patriots’ Day in Boston is unlike any Monday in any other city.
Drew over at Ace of Spades posted the following video. How humiliating.
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