I HAD TO PUT MY STOCKING HAT ON THIS MORNING

With the temperature at dropping to 48.2 this morning I had to put my stocking hat on this morning and it appears I will have to keep my hat out for a while as the lows will drop into the 40's the next few days. I guess fall has finally arrived. In the MLB playoffs yesterday the Phillies, Dodgers and Red Sox all won game 1 of there respective series, the Tampa Bay vs Chicago Whit Sox begins tonight. Don't forget that it will be Homecoming tomorrow night for Colonial Heights High School and the Colonials will be facing Dinwiwiddie at 7:30pm. My allergies are acting up a bit again this morning because I cut the grass again yesterday afternoon and I got bit by a few mosquitoes as well which has caused my PAIN index to remain about the same. Lee did send in his picks last night so I will be sending out who everybody picked later today. MICKEY

True prosperity is the result of well-placed confidence in ourselves and our fellow man. -- Benjamin Burt

Smell a Brain Scent. The scents of sage and rosemary have been shown in studies to temporarily improve memory and brain function. You can often find these essential oils at a local health food store.

TODAY IS
Peanuts Day, celebrating this day in 1950 when Charles Schulz introduced us to his pals, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and Charlie's dog, Snoopy.
Guardian Angels Day.
Name Your Car Day.
Go for a Stroll After Dinner Night.

The top five wealthiest people in the world:
1. William H. Gates III, United States
2. Warren Edward Buffet, United States
3. Paul Gardner Allen, United States
4. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei
5. King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Saudi Arabia

Some ways to alleviate the pain of a side stitch include:

* Time your eating. Having food in your stomach during a workout may increase cramping by creating more force on the ligaments (avoid eating one to two hours before a workout)
* Stretching may prevent or relieve a cramp. Raise your right arm straight up and lean toward the left. Hold for 30 seconds, release, then stretch the other side.
* Slow down your pace until pain lessens.
* Breathe deep to stretch the diaphragm.
* Drink before exercise; dehydration can increase muscle cramps.
* Massage or press on the area with pain. Bend forward to stretch the diaphragm and ease the pain.
* * If you continue to experience pain, see your doctor.

Leon Rausch Country musician (Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys) 81
Maury Wills Baseball player 76
Rex Reed Movie critic 70
Don McLean Singer, songwriter 63
Jo-el Sonnier Cajun, country singer 62
Avery Brooks Actor 60
Annie Leibovitz Celebrity photographer 59
Mike Rutherford Rock musician (Genesis) 58
Sting Rock singer-musician 57
Lorraine Bracco Actress ("The Sopranos") 54
Greg Jennings Country musician (Restless Heart) 54
Phil Oakey Rock singer (The Human League) 53
Freddie Jackson R&B singer 50
Robbie Nevil Singer, producer 50
James Hunter Soul singer 46
Gillian Welch Folk, country singer 41
Jana Novotna Tennis Hall of Famer 40
Kelly Willis Country singer 40
Kelly Ripa ("Live with Regis and Kelly")Actress and talk show host 38
Tiffany Singer 37
Efren Ramirez Actor 35
Mandisa Gospel singer ("American Idol") 32