Wow...

 “August 8, 1982. - A line drive foul ball hits a four-year-old boy in the head at Fenway. Jim Rice, realizing in a flash that it would take EMTs too long to arrive and cut through the crowd, sprang from the dugout and scooped up the boy.

He laid the boy gently on the dugout floor, where the Red Sox medical team began to treat him.

When the boy reached the hospital 30 minutes later, doctors affirmed that Jim's quick actions unquestionably saved the boy's life.

Jim returned to the game in a blood-stained uniform. A real badge of courage.

After visiting the boy in the hospital and realizing the family was modest means, he stopped by the business office and instructed that the bill be sent to him.

This is what a sports hero looks like!”

For more on Jim Rice, go here. A long-time member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

(Shared on Quora...so glad they did.)

Don't We All Feel This Way Sometimes...

 

Okayyyy....

 

Please Tell Me You Watched This...

 If you didn't, you should.

The Vice Presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz was fascinating. I kept thinking of the phrase "Come, let us reason together." 

It's going to take a while... but it's worth it. Yes, I have an opinion on this -- but it's very obvious, without my having to say a word.

Take That, You Squeaker!!

 Several of our family dogs Would Not Rest until the squeaker was silent. Clearly we're not the only ones dealing with this:

Potato, Patata...

 I just bumbled onto something delicious. 

It's kind of a Spanish potato omelet (Tortilla de Patatas).... and kind of a smothered dish. Best of all, it used up leftover french fries from our recent trips to Red Robin!

I also thought of one of Elvis's favorite dishes: french fries smothered in gravy. In Colorado, it would have been green chili, instead. But neither of us likes mushy, soggy fries. 

So here's what I did.

FORT GARLAND FRY(S)

leftover french fries, cut in small pieces

       (this should also work for small chunks of cooked potato. Plan for 1 1/2 potatoes per person)

small can of green chilis

1 green onion, chopped (or 1/2 regular onion, minced)

1-2 slices bacon, chopped fine (I also threw in half a hamburger pattie)

garlic  (or add other spices, like taco seasoning, cumin, etc. if you want)

1/2 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheese

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Spread your fries or potatoes out in a casserole dish. Arrange the other ingredients on top, sprinkling with garlic and/or other spices, ending with the cheeses. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 min. Eat hot, topped with salsa, if you've got it. Or not. Serves 2-4, depending on how many fries or potatoes you used.

The Brick sampled the crusty, crunchy results, and said, "This is good! From leftovers??" Pretty much! 

     Takes care of old potatoes, too...so this doesn't happen: