REDS SWEPT, PACKERS LOSE IN OT

Well the Cincinnati Reds season came to an end last night when the Phillies beat the Reds 2-0 and by doing so swept the series with the Reds 3-0. The Braves blew a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning and lost to the Giants 3-2, the Giants now lead the series 2-1 with game for set for tonight in Atlanta. Also yesterday the Devil Rays beat the Rangers forcing a game 5 in Tampa tomorrow night. The Green Bay Packers lost to the Washington Redskins yesterday 16-13 OT, the Packers lost allot of good players in this game which will hurt them in upcoming weeks, also after the game QB Arron Rogers was diagnosed with a concussion which could keep him out of action for a few weeks. The Redskins are now tied for 1st place at 3-2 with the Eagles & Giants with the Cowboys 1 game behind them. Tony Stewart won yesterdays race at Fontana holding off Clint Bowyer for the win, Jimmie Johnson now leads Denny Hamlin by 36 points in the Race for the Chase. My left wrist is bothering me this morning, it feels like I might have bent it backwards but I don't remember doing it but it sore. Also today is Columbus Day no I am not off like all you government workers. MICKEY

Optophobia—Fear of Opening One’s Eyes
When a baby is born, one of the first things it will do is open its eyes. That’s also one of the first things people do every morning, which makes this phobia extremely debilitating for those who are afflicted with it.

The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones. -Somerset Maugham

REDS IN PLAYOFF ACTION TODAY

The Cincinnati Reds open up there series with the Philadelphia Phillies later today in Philadelphia, the Phillies are heavily favored to win the series but I am hoping the Reds can pull it out. The Phillies look to have the best pitching staff in the playoffs and are going to be very tough to beat. At work yesterday I went to the mountains to the town of Scottsville, it was the first time that I have been there and appeared to be a very nice old town but pretty much was in the middle of nowhere. Dad said the Colonial Heights basketball team played them back in the 60's, that sure would have been a long ride on the bus back then. By the way the reason I was in Scottsville was to make a delivery at a Chinese Restaurant. GO REDS, MICKEY

Mnemophobia—Fear of Memories
Life is full of good times and bad, resulting in a mixed bag of memories. Most people learn to cope, and even benefit from past experiences—except those suffering from mnemophobia. For these people, all memories, positive or negative, are feared. A flip side of this disorder is that some sufferers fear losing their memory, which has become more common as Alzheimer's becomes a bigger issue.

What is forgiven is usually well remembered. -Louis Dudek

PACKERS & RESDKINS WIN, BRAVES MAKE PLAYOFFS

The Green Bay Packers didn't play very well yesterday but did beat Detroit 28-26, next week the Packers will be in Washington to face the Redskins. Speaking of the Redskins the Skins picked up a big 17-12 win over the Eagles, the Skins jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and held on for the win. The Atlanta Braves had to wait to final day of the season to clinch the NL Wildcard and by doing so will face the San Francisco Giants in the best 5 series, the other NL series has the Cincinnati Reds Facing the heavily favored Philadelphia Phillies. Greg Biffle won yesterdays race at the Kansas Speedway and Jimmie Johnson is now your new points leader leading Denny Hamlin by 8 points and Kevin Harvick by 30. Well it is raining right now here in the Heights but it is suppose to stop later this morning but it is going be a very cool day. Well I am off to work. MCG

Broccoli
Why it’s good for you: A nutrient powerhouse, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins C, K and A, as well as folate and fiber. Research suggests that broccoli (and the rest of the cruciferous family) may help prevent some types of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Plus, broccoli contains a certain pectin fiber called calcium pectate, which may help lower blood cholesterol.

Big egos have little ears. -Robert Schuller

BACK TO SCHOOL, RED NEED TO TURN IT AROUND

Well today is the first day of school here in Colonial Heights and most other areas in the Tri-Cities as well. I know all the teachers and students are ready to get 2010-2011 school year underway. The Cincinnati Reds have now lost 3 of there last 4 and there lead in the NL Central is now down to 6 games over the Cardinals, the Reds to turn it around pretty quickly. Speaking of needing to play better the Atlanta Braves are in that boat as well, the Braves lead in the NL East is now down to 1 game over the Phillies. The Virginia Tech football team lost a tough won last night to Boise State 33-30, I have to say that it was a very good football game. Don't forget I need everybody college football picks in tomorrow night. MICKEY

DID YOU KNOW
Rubbing alcohol will remove spots from stainless steel. Pour a little of the liquid on a cotton ball and wipe over problem areas.

“If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.” Proverb

CAR NOW HAS 80 MILES ON IT

Well I took my new car out yesterday morning for a bit of a ride and it now has 80 miles on it. I took out on the interstate and opened up to about 70 which is half the speed on the speedometer, I don't know of any reason that I would need to run 140. Well a few more picks for the college football contest cam in yesterday but I still don't have nothing from the Georgia contention or Andrew for that matter and the college contingent with the exception of Biff is also missing but you do have until Wednesday night. The Sprint Cups Series is off today but the Nationwide Series will be racing on the road course at Montreal. The Cincinnati Reds blew a chance to extend there lead to 5 games over the Cardinals in the NL Central when they lost to the Cubs 3-2, in the NL East the Braves still lead the Phillies by 2 games. I did cut the grass again yesterday and I am glad to report that there no injuries this week for my effort. MICKEY

GET MOVING
A study from the University of George found that when sleep-deprived people exercised, their perceived level of energy increased by 20 percent and their fatigue was reduced by 65 percent. Take out the dog for a quick walk, power through some crunches and push-ups during the commercial breaks, or pop in one of our favorite workout DVDs.

Frozen Food. Cheaper than the fresh stuff? Yup, and usually packed with sodium and fats. Go with this advice from a diabetes educator: shop the perimeter of the supermarket for the health stuff . . . skip the frozen section.

Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much. Erastus Wiman