was that a ray carver reference? can i get one of those 8x10s? would you sign it?

I believe some states have banned the use of red marks for marking up papers so you may want to make sure you do not add to you “legal problems” by violating the ban. 

From what I read purple and green are all the rage ... of course in a few years they’ll ban those colors as well.

Especially enjoyed the story about Votto and his host family.  Thanks for the link on that.

As for the Indian pitchers making their debuts, at least you can say they’re strike-throwers.

I’m a grammar teacher (college remedial and ESL) and I’d prefer using green ink instead of the cringe-inducing red.  Unfortunately, green pens don’t seem to write nearly as smoothly.  I’m talking about the non-smearing/bleeding sort, preferably with a somewhat fine point and not expensive.  Could there be something about the chemistry of green ink that makes it worse than red, black, or blue in similar pens?

And yeah, I think you’re way better off just fantasizing about replying like that.

Alas, I don’t recognize the Carver reference.

Michael wrote, “Am I dating myself?”  Hmm, it would avoid a whole lot of hassles.  Break-ups would be a bear, however.

Silver King—“What we talk about when we talk about love” is the title of Carver’s signature short story anthology. At least I think it’s his signature anthology. It’s the one I have, and I’m no student of his life and works.

Jack: I just wish it was as easy for me to decide where I come down on the controversy as opposed to merely identifying its parameters.  There are days when I just want to see the big famous guys play. There are days when I want to see the guys who, in the two weeks before the game, are absolutely on fire so as to ensure the best competition.  I’m totally schizo about this, with the only constant I have is wanting to managers to resist the urge to try and play everyone and simply stick with as close to one team as possible during the game.

It’s time to roll out “You can’t out crazy me, so don’t even try.” I sleep better at night knowing you’ve got my boss’s back.

Pick up the five-color multi-pack of Pilot Precise V5 rolling ball pens, extra fine tip.  1 each in black, blue, red, purple, and green.  They write forever, and are about the best way I know of to spend seven bucks.  They won’t disappoint.

When proof-reading in my official work capacity (as opposed to this goofing around on the internet, which is decidedly non-official), I usually opt for purple or green.  With the extra fine tip, you can write an entire treatise (screed?) on why the writer should’ve used a semicolon.

I *like* semicolons. Some might say…a little too much.  Thinking of entering a 12-step program for rehabilitation purposes.