Humor

Zambrano wins fifth straight decision for Cubs (Rockford Register Star)

13 May 2008

Carlos Zambrano switched to longer sleeves after three innings, not so much to combat the cold -as would be expected - but to cover a scab on his pitching arm. Big Z was plenty ready for the elements on a 41-degree night in mid-May and showed his sense of humor Monday night after pitching and batting the Chicago Cubs to a 12-3 win over the San Diego Padres.

Tuning in to tweens (Royal Oak Daily Tribune)

13 May 2008

Teacher's new CD aimed at kids ages 8-12. ROYAL OAK -- Too old for Raffi and too young for radio, a growing number of tweens are discovering a singer/songwriter who understands the challenges and humor of the awkward ages of 8-12.

Of a Certain Age: Library not quite what I imagined (The State)

13 May 2008

Musings amid the mess ... I have my library, Dr. Simpson: When I was in high school and could be depended on never to have a date on a Friday or Saturday (or a Monday or Wednesday), I sometimes would baby-sit for the family of Ted Simpson, an engineering professor at USC. As I remember, Dr. Simpson was a bookish-looking man. He wore glasses and had a ready smile, a hint at his sense of humor. ...