Daisy Bateman

A Brainteaser for You

You know that trick where someone tells you “don’t think of a pink elephant” and you can’t think of anything else for the next ten minutes or so? Well, in that vein, I’d just like to challenge you to read this article and not think of Jason Giambi in a gold thong. You’re welcome. (Credit/blame … Read more

Baseball!

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Notes From Arizona

1. The Phoenix Metropolitan area is very large, and sometimes they close large sections of their freeways for no apparent reason. 2. I wasn’t kidding about the strip mall thing. Despite that, it is surprisingly hard to find a grocery store around here. 3. I have the power to influence anyone to buy shoes, up … Read more

Baseball, Nachos, Sunburn

Daisy and Mom’s Baseball Adventure, now in its second day, and for the first time including actual baseball! Plus nachos and a sunburn. The baseball came courtesy of the A’s, playing an exhibition game against the Brewers. It was easily the most relaxed I have ever been at the ballpark, particularly compared to the last … Read more