Gloamane 13, 29.

DIARY

- Waking, I didn't know that today was "Be Late to Something Day," but I honored it by being an hour late to work. First, I got off to a late start, then, after walking fifteen minutes to the subway, I found out that the one thing I'd forgotten was my wallet with cash, credit card, and fare card. I didn't get in until 10:30.

- WEATHER - Ernesto packed more punch than the NHC expected and with a subsequent storm system presently moving off the east coast and TD 6 (recently named Florence) biding its time in the Sargasso until later this week, precipitation and storms in this region remain the most dramatic weather story this week. Hurrican John has caused abnormally high levels of rain in the southwest, and a jet stream plunge has allowed for pleasant, above-average temperatures in California and the Pacific Northwest.

- TIGERS - It was a week of mixed blessings. The worst, of course, was when the game at Yankee Stadium Jess and I had tix for -- billed as one of the most important of the season -- was rained out by a fine mist and temperatures in the upper sixties. W. T. F. Ultimately, the only games we could exchange the tix for this season were vs. the Devil Rays, so we'll wait until next year and see the Tigers. In the next day's double-header, the Tigers lost the first but won the second in dramatic fashion when Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer at the top of the ninth (two out) bringing the score from 2-3 to 5-3. If the Yankee series was mixed (1-2), at least the Tigers weren't having their asses handed to them by the Royals, unlike some contending-American-Central-Division-teams-from-states-beginning-with-an-'I' teans I might mention.

As a special treat, here's what the Boston's Globe Dan Shaughnessy has written about the 2006 Tigers:

I am old enough to remember 1968 -- the last great pennant race when you had to finish first in a 10-team league, and the Tigers fought to the wire with the Red Sox, White Sox and Twins. To all of you Motown fans, those of us in Boston wish you well as you re-enter the wonderful world of September games that count. This is when you stay up late to keep track of the West Coast scores and devour the morning paper as if it were a box of Krispy Kremes. Box scores become one of the four major food groups. There's nothing like baseball that matters when the leaves are turning brown. We are jealous here in Boston. Hope to see the Tigers in big games in October.

- SEPTEMBER - Is Baby Safety Month.
- TODAY - Be Late To Something Day.
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Jesse James, John Cage

- NEWS OF THE WEEK -
The Australian: Hurricane John threatens Pacific coast.
Detroit Free Press: Detroit teachers begin strike, hoping for improved conditions.
The Mercuty News: López Obrador vows to form parallel Mexican government.
Reuters: Israel rejects U.N. blockade appeal.
BBC News: UN denounces Israel cluster bombs.
BBC News: Stolen Munch paintins found safe.
Reuters UK: EU pushes for Middle East peace talks.
canada.com: Sudan reported to launch new offensive in Darfur.
BBC News: Donors pledge Palestinians $500m.
The Boston Globe: British police arrest 16 in anti-terrorism raids.
BBC News: Probe crashes into Moon's surface.
Reuters: "Crocodile Hunter" Irwin dies.
ynet: 2,100 year old cave found under high school.
BBC News: Pakistan 'Taleban' in peace deal.

- QUESTION OF THE DAY -
What is your favorite kind of animal?

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