Heating up

Ooh this is getting good ...

The Brewers are surging. They've won 11 of 12 going into a three-game series against the Cardinals tomorrow night.

Seeing the Brewers-Cardinals scores come in last week, in the Brewers' favor, was pure joy. And the highlights from Wednesday's game topped them all. I shrugged off the pitch that went up-and-in to Albert Pujols. Then it came as no surprise to see the Cardinals plunk Ryan Braun. Ok, that's baseball. ... But I gasped as I watched Yadier Molina light into an umpire.

The Brewers appear the better team in NL Central, for now. (What happened to the Pirates!?). And the prospects are good for the rest of the way. ... But they have to prove they can win consistently and beat the really good teams, like Phillies and, eventually, the Yankees, Red Sox or Rangers.

But seriously, ESPN. I enjoy the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry as much as any true baseball fan. And, yes,
last night's game was another extra-inning thriller. But c'mon, can't you go one Sunday or Monday night without showing a matchup that doesn't involve the Red Sox or Yankees?

White gold

Caught this video on ESPN tonight. Fascinating.

Burned down

So it's been an interesting 48 hours in The 'Ville.

Early Wednesday morning a fire destroyed a historic building downtown. Three businesses downstairs. Nine apartments occupied by 13 residents upstairs. The cause: careless smoking.

It's become quite the attraction downtown. Looking at the damage, it's amazing no one was hurt. ... But it made for some cool pictures. 

The only offer

I nearly cried earlier this week when I saw another concert announcement involving another one of my favorite bands pop up on social media landscape. The Mates of State, those darlings of indie pop/rock, are playing the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee.

I quickly went to the band's website in search of other dates nearby. And there were none. My heart sank -- again. What is it about Kansas City that repels my favorite bands from stopping here on their tours!? I thought.

And then.

More announcements in the afternoon. And it appeared.

Kansas City. Nov. 15.

I was overjoyed. And tonight I bought myself a ticket.

Concert bucket list. Mates of State. Check. ... Wait, I better not say that yet. Let's hope I don't get sick or something.