Derek Jeter, other major league baseball celebrities, and baseball cards

Around my circle of friends I am known as the baseball card collector. Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, and even Pete Rose: I enjoy collecting. Card collecting is a hobby that seems to be falling by the wayside. What happened to cause this? Several factors include increased cost of cards and  expansion teams creating more players, to equal more cards, to equal more out of pocket expense. Another cause is losing the concept of a home team player. Trades are made and suddenly your favorite Diamondback is pitching for the Yankees! It's hard to get attached to someone who will probably go away. Please read on to see why the resurrection of baseball card collections is a good idea.

Short Story: A Good Day at the ballpark

Annie was so caught up in the game, she forgot which team she was supposed to be cheering on. A game that great makes a good day at the ballpark.

Annie stirred restlessly on the hot seats. She wanted to travel about the new stadium, but the game was too exciting. Not a game filled with inning after inning of ho-hum plate appearances, there had been strikeouts, homers, wild pitches, and stealing of bases by the fourth inning to satisfy all the fans.

Johnny Carson: Still Stealing the Show

Johnny Carson, arguably the best entertainer on television past, still continues his gifts to worthwhile organizations and charities after his death. $156 million was recently sent from his estate to his charity, John W. Carson Foundation. Follow the link to read more, including a website with some of Johnny's classic routines.

Jodie Fisher: What did she expect?

Let's see. File a sexual harassment lawsuit against a big-name CEO, using a prominent attoryney to file the action. Get a juicy out-of-court settlement, with him losing a job because of other things found during the company's investigation, but he walks away with a fat settlement, too. Who is the loser?  Read on to see the answer.

 

My Top Fourteen Travel Tips for Seniors

Canyon Lake, Tonto National Forest, AZ

Nothing is better than a business trip or vacation where you get to do everything you planned.

No matter what your age, check out these tips for some great advice to almost guarantee a great vacation.

Tips include things like weighing your baggage before you leave home, and carrying along folding slip-ons that are quick to slip on and take off when you reach the TSA checkpoint.

North Korean Girl Guitarist Music Video

For those of us who spent years learning to play the guitar adequately,

and for those who appreciate someone else playing brilliantly, check

out this video of a North Korean kindergartner impressing the audience

with her skills.

It's rare for someone so talented to be discovered this early in life.

Enjoy the show, and remember why it's great to have technology that will

allow us to enjoy the music in our home.

Conan O'Brien

Yes, Conan is returning - he'll have a show on TBS. For anyone who  noted

the swift and painful death of his last late night show, it will be interesting

to find out how comfortably he fits in, and warms the at-home television audience for George Lopez, who personally requested Conan interview and accept the position.  Follow the link to find out more.