it is now and it is never
Oct. 27th, 2010 12:02 pmI am really, really tired of being Has Read Everything Girl, and would like perhaps not to be a jackass in class any longer.
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A follow-up on the Giants primer: tonight is the Series Game 1, and I'll be on IRC in yulechat for an hour of it, liveblogging, unless they make me go into a separate room (very possible.) In the meantime, enjoy this piece of professional Lincecum/Posey slash.
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A follow-up on the Giants primer: tonight is the Series Game 1, and I'll be on IRC in yulechat for an hour of it, liveblogging, unless they make me go into a separate room (very possible.) In the meantime, enjoy this piece of professional Lincecum/Posey slash.
By late September, he’d begun to loosen the tangle of brain and body, of hesitation and commitment. As he stood on the doorstep of the first postseason starts of his life, he’d finessed seven more innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, putting changeups where fastballs might have been and sliders where fastballs absolutely had to have been. He struck out 11 in seven innings.
Asked why he’d turned away from his fastball, how he knew when to throw what, Lincecum crinkled his brow and shrugged.
“That’s what Buster called for,” he said.
this could be the season
Oct. 25th, 2010 09:29 pmIn 1958, the Giants moved to San Francisco. My dad was two years old. They had one of the best teams in baseball at the time. And in 1962, they went to the World Series! They lost. In 1989, they went to the World Series against the Oakland A's. They were interrupted by an earthquake. They did not win a World Series. In 2002, I was in middle school. We went to the World Series. We did not win the World Series.
This year, we have what I would refer to as a "ragtag team of misfits." We're going to the god damned World Series. We're going to be playing the Texas Rangers, who have also never won the World Series. Even if you hate baseball, this is the kind of series mythic baseball is all about -- two teams who have been fucked by God going head to head.
I really, really think that those of you who enjoy the hijinks of weird people will enjoy my team, whether or not you know anything about baseball at all. So here is my Spotter's Guide To (Giants) Baseball, Written By A Devoted, If Ill-Informed, Giants Fan From Birth, Literally.
( there will be a quiz. )
This year, we have what I would refer to as a "ragtag team of misfits." We're going to the god damned World Series. We're going to be playing the Texas Rangers, who have also never won the World Series. Even if you hate baseball, this is the kind of series mythic baseball is all about -- two teams who have been fucked by God going head to head.
I really, really think that those of you who enjoy the hijinks of weird people will enjoy my team, whether or not you know anything about baseball at all. So here is my Spotter's Guide To (Giants) Baseball, Written By A Devoted, If Ill-Informed, Giants Fan From Birth, Literally.
( there will be a quiz. )
the. best.
May. 27th, 2010 06:26 pmfrom the Chronicle:
Mistaken identities: A funny thing happened in the lounge at Michael Mina (335 Powell St.). San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito was enjoying a beverage at the tony bar when a long-haired kid dressed in skater garb walked into the formal restaurant and brazenly strolled up to him. Well, almost. A restaurant manager immediately cut off the intruder, saying something along the lines of, "Please don't bother Mr. Zito. No autographs tonight."
Who was the ragged-looking youth? Fellow Giant and two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum.
Mistaken identities: A funny thing happened in the lounge at Michael Mina (335 Powell St.). San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito was enjoying a beverage at the tony bar when a long-haired kid dressed in skater garb walked into the formal restaurant and brazenly strolled up to him. Well, almost. A restaurant manager immediately cut off the intruder, saying something along the lines of, "Please don't bother Mr. Zito. No autographs tonight."
Who was the ragged-looking youth? Fellow Giant and two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum.
sybil says as she walks out the door
Apr. 8th, 2010 11:31 amI don't know, maybe I should just rename my journal "too much enthusiasm about media". It's not even like I'm writing fic anymore. I just make long posts with too many adjectives and windmilling arms.
I will keep this post short, then.
* The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is as good as everyone says it is. It's a book about an OT3, except for that they are gods, and one of them is vile, and one of them is dead, and one of them is crazy. And I love them all.
* How To Train Your Dragon is as adorable and weird about gender issues and American accents as everyone says it is. It scores so spectacularly on one spoilerly axis, though, that it makes up for a whole lot. Also the set dressing was beautiful.
* The Academy of Sciences ... kind of looks like the TARDIS.
* I wonder if DW can develop a boost-the-signal/retweet function, for posts like![[personal profile]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
iambickilometer's Five+ Ways Being Transgender In Fandom Really Sucks, And Why I Stick With It Anyway.
* Baseball season started. I am wearing my Timmy tee. The world is right and full of ponies.
I will keep this post short, then.
* The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is as good as everyone says it is. It's a book about an OT3, except for that they are gods, and one of them is vile, and one of them is dead, and one of them is crazy. And I love them all.
* How To Train Your Dragon is as adorable and weird about gender issues and American accents as everyone says it is. It scores so spectacularly on one spoilerly axis, though, that it makes up for a whole lot. Also the set dressing was beautiful.
* The Academy of Sciences ... kind of looks like the TARDIS.
* I wonder if DW can develop a boost-the-signal/retweet function, for posts like
iambickilometer's Five+ Ways Being Transgender In Fandom Really Sucks, And Why I Stick With It Anyway.* Baseball season started. I am wearing my Timmy tee. The world is right and full of ponies.
moi, c'est panda
Nov. 16th, 2009 08:47 pmOh, Yulechat. Regarding "Operation Pablo [Sandoval]," in which he, quote, "for the first time in his life ... is eating vegetables":
it's bye bye baby
Jul. 10th, 2009 09:59 pm\o/
WHEN THE GIIIIANNNNNTS COME TO TOWNNNNNN IT'S A NO HITTER FOR JONATHAN SANCHEZ OF ALL PEOPLE, OH MY GOD, I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT.
I only saw the last inning (see: temperature hovering between 100 and 101, I would like to be able to breathe sometime soon) but Rowand's catch!! and it was the only game his dad's ever seen him play! and the joyous pile at the end of the game oh my god. Baseball. BASEBALL. And Bowker was solid too and I, just, my boys.
WHEN THE GIIIIANNNNNTS COME TO TOWNNNNNN IT'S A NO HITTER FOR JONATHAN SANCHEZ OF ALL PEOPLE, OH MY GOD, I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT.
I only saw the last inning (see: temperature hovering between 100 and 101, I would like to be able to breathe sometime soon) but Rowand's catch!! and it was the only game his dad's ever seen him play! and the joyous pile at the end of the game oh my god. Baseball. BASEBALL. And Bowker was solid too and I, just, my boys.
also maybe braces?
Jul. 10th, 2009 01:48 pmI'm thinking of changing my Giants tag to read "Tim Lincecum needs a haircut." Yesterday during the early stages of the game when we were still winning six-nothing and it looked like a no-hitter, they would cut to Tim Lincecum and his blushing cheeks and sparkling eyes, his hair gently ruffling in the breeze, and his expression was one of such powerful loneliness and yet purpose that MY POINT IS THAT HE NEEDS TO STOP MAKING ME WANT TO WRITE AND ILLUSTRATE DOUJINSHI FOR HIM, in which he is gently wooed by Pablo Sandoval or something.
I'm pleased that the Padres have apparently made the daring decision to not be very good this year. If only the Yankees and Dodgers would follow in their edgy footsteps. I was going to toss off a joke about how it is really hard to be the worst team in baseball, but ... wow, the Nationals aren't even trying, are they?
I'm pleased that the Padres have apparently made the daring decision to not be very good this year. If only the Yankees and Dodgers would follow in their edgy footsteps. I was going to toss off a joke about how it is really hard to be the worst team in baseball, but ... wow, the Nationals aren't even trying, are they?
Bulletin from ATT Park
May. 31st, 2009 01:55 pmWhere the crap is Timmy Lincecum when you need him?
On the plus side, Sandoval's pretty schweet. As always.
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Someone's put up a few fantastic Kate Hepburn movies on the intarwebs which means that I've never wasted so much time in my life. This is a good opportunity for all you lot that have never seen Philadelphia Story to do so. (Philadelphia Story is my third favorite movie; my first is "the Lion in Winter" and my second is "In Bruges". (Fourth is tied between "Charade" and "How to Steal a Million". (I'm unsure as to why I imagine you care.)))
But I've never seen "Woman of the Year" before. This is some of the most guerilla flirting I've ever seen. I have never been less surprised that Tracy and Hepburn were having an affair. They are currently watching a baseball game and Kate is ... every girl (of either gender) I have ever tried to explain baseball to.
HEPBURN: You mean you send two men to cover this little game?
TRACY: Well, I cover it, he just kicks it around in his column.
HEPBURN: We only have one man in Vichy.
PS: if you missed it, still selling my a cappella CD over this way...
But I've never seen "Woman of the Year" before. This is some of the most guerilla flirting I've ever seen. I have never been less surprised that Tracy and Hepburn were having an affair. They are currently watching a baseball game and Kate is ... every girl (of either gender) I have ever tried to explain baseball to.
HEPBURN: You mean you send two men to cover this little game?
TRACY: Well, I cover it, he just kicks it around in his column.
HEPBURN: We only have one man in Vichy.
PS: if you missed it, still selling my a cappella CD over this way...
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Mar. 28th, 2005 05:20 pmI think I like this method of communication: miscellaneous posts about my day and life any day that I'm unlikely to complete a challenge fic. This is definitely one of those days. I can't focus on the Roderick/Damien slashy goodness, as I am firmly convinced, now, of the godly righteousness of Roderick/Blade. Figures. I'll find a bunny if I hang around Crowe and Anna enough, I suspect.
Um...links! I will come bear you links.
Today, Caligula arrived in Rome. Did YOU know that? RogueClassicism blog. Intriguing.
No words for how awesome this manga is. It's about this brilliant high school senior, Yamagi Light, who finds a notebook from a god of death on the groud, and begins using it to kill anyone whose name he writes down. It's completely plot-driven and intriguing, in all senses of the word intrigue, including the slashy one. (If there is a slashy definition of the word intrigue.) The link takes you to the main page, from whence you can access scanlations (i. e. download the translated manga.)
Three really pretty, rather random pictures. Recently posted by![[livejournal.com profile]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
smuu, inventor and brilliant mind behind Demonology 101, which I've recced here before.
Giants rawk, baby. First and only time I will use the word rawk. Is that even slang? I don't know. I feel very strongly about my baseball team, and clearly this blogger shares my deep and abiding emotions. ^_^ Much love.
ETA:Reformatted Buffy songs. Funny funny funny funny.
Um...links! I will come bear you links.
Today, Caligula arrived in Rome. Did YOU know that? RogueClassicism blog. Intriguing.
No words for how awesome this manga is. It's about this brilliant high school senior, Yamagi Light, who finds a notebook from a god of death on the groud, and begins using it to kill anyone whose name he writes down. It's completely plot-driven and intriguing, in all senses of the word intrigue, including the slashy one. (If there is a slashy definition of the word intrigue.) The link takes you to the main page, from whence you can access scanlations (i. e. download the translated manga.)
Three really pretty, rather random pictures. Recently posted by
smuu, inventor and brilliant mind behind Demonology 101, which I've recced here before.Giants rawk, baby. First and only time I will use the word rawk. Is that even slang? I don't know. I feel very strongly about my baseball team, and clearly this blogger shares my deep and abiding emotions. ^_^ Much love.
ETA:Reformatted Buffy songs. Funny funny funny funny.
THEY WON, THEY WON! THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON
*gaspchokecough*
THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON--
THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON!
BOSOX FOREVER (right below the Giants) THEY WON THEY WON.
O_O!!!!
*gaspchokecough*
THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON--
THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON THEY WON!
BOSOX FOREVER (right below the Giants) THEY WON THEY WON.
O_O!!!!
The Miracle That Is Baseball
Sep. 26th, 2004 07:18 pmGiants game today. I love this team with a deep passion even when, as today, they humiliated the hell out of me by losing *seven to five*. With two men on base. I think we must have left twenty men on base this game. It's rather depressing. But come *on*, it doesn't matter, even when we lose and I spend most of the game reading an Al Franken book, I was AT PACBELL PARK and that makes everything better, even the losses. There were two Dodgers fans sitting in front of us. The bastards. But to give them credit they were the least obnoxious Dodgers fans I've ever met. Which isn't saying much (stupid MVP chanting for Adrian Beltre grumble grumble) but still.
I had a LOT of fun, though, the first time Shawn Green came up. A guy sitting in front of me catcalled, "Hey, what the hell were you doing playing on Friday night?" To which I added "Frickin' lousy Jew" and "What are you, lapsed? Ya missed Kol Nidre, ya dweeb!"
It lacked any element of wit whatsoever but it made me feel morally superior, and Jewish, and like a very dedicated fan, which was nice.
I had a LOT of fun, though, the first time Shawn Green came up. A guy sitting in front of me catcalled, "Hey, what the hell were you doing playing on Friday night?" To which I added "Frickin' lousy Jew" and "What are you, lapsed? Ya missed Kol Nidre, ya dweeb!"
It lacked any element of wit whatsoever but it made me feel morally superior, and Jewish, and like a very dedicated fan, which was nice.
