No Spitting

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Simon

“Do Not Spit“... Read More

How Old?

Posted on April 13, 2023April 9, 2023 by Simon

“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” Satchel Paige Fruit Salad was beautiful and delicious at our second Seder.... Read More

Peter Max

Posted on April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by Simon

“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Satchel Paige, Baseball Pitcher and Sage The image is of a postcard I received from Germany with an image... Read More

Happiness

Posted on November 20, 2021November 10, 2021 by Simon

“The people we associate with define our happiness.” Fay Vincent (Retired Baseball Commissioner). I disagree. You define your happiness. Not the people you associate with nor the place whe... Read More

Baseball Cutouts

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Simon

The photo cutouts at the stadiums in the Time of COVID could be an opportunity for some advertisers. Imagine this: Levi’s says in ads: send us a picture of you wearing your Levi’s shirt an... Read More

Facemask Hat

Posted on July 6, 2020July 3, 2020 by Simon

A face mask baseball cap combination has a lot of a advantages. Your mask is on your hat so you won’t forget it, It is handy when you need it, It is virtue signaling made easy. Nurit and I had t... Read More

Equality

Posted on July 4, 2020July 1, 2020 by Simon

“Though people cannot be equal, their access to education and opportunity can be made more nearly equal.” From The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant (1968, Simon & Schuster) page 79 ... Read More

Maxim for Baseball

Posted on October 17, 2019September 29, 2019 by Simon

The Baseball playoffs are in full swing so it is a good time to repost this Vin Scully quote from ten years ago. “I don’t like to be alone, but I do cherish the moments that I am alone with a good... Read More

Soccer in America

Posted on December 7, 2014December 2, 2014 by Simon

Today is the MLS Cup Finals or as most Americans call it: Sunday Simon (with a tip of the hat to Steven Colbert) The New England Revolution vs the Los Angeles Galaxy We will be there.... Read More

$2.1 Billion Baseball Sign

Posted on March 31, 2012April 2, 2012 by Simon

The LA Dodgers were sold for 2.1 billion dollars this week. A billion dollars more than was expected and twice what a sports franchise has ever sold for. I’m calling it the DVR premium. Fo... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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