you guessed it. there are many things about this life i love and cherish, but a few top the charts. one of them is the New York Yankees. whenever i give a presentation at work–no matter who the audience is–if the mood fits, i start off with two simple rules:

• you are not allowed to mention the words “boston,” “red,” and “sox” in any positive frame of reference. only i can do that. and that doesn’t happen all too often–although it was about time the s_x bats started firing up. last night, david ortiz and manny ramirez sent off back-to-back homers. twice.
• the New York Yankees are, have always been, and will always be (whether you like it or not) the most talked/fantasized about and desired team in the history of MLB. to quote good ol’ #7, Mickey Mantle on why the Yanks keep winning…”they [the other team] can’t keep their eyes off the stripes.”

Now, the Yanks are coming back. I don’t know what it is, but something about the post-season and the looming horizon of October must spark a sleeping giant underneath each Yankee jersey and spread to its user, and then the CLICK happens. things just keep going their way. Granted, we’re still 1/2 a game behind the b_____n folks, but a month ago, their lead was a comfortable 5–yes, FIVE games ahead. I love this time of year :)

*shutting door*