When the Giants Come to Town, It's Bye-Bye Baby

11.26.2008
Give Thanks

Allow me a maudlin moment, señoras y señores. Becoming a father does sentimental things to the brain. There’s so much for which I must give thanks. Being alive and healthy is a big one, for sure. Having a beautiful wife and daughter is another, though not really separate from Exhibit A.

Living in the most beautiful city in the world, give or take a few (I’ve heard a few votes for Seattle on a clear summer day), occasionally brings me to my knees in gratitude. Thanks to our president-elect for wanting what must be the worst job in the world right now, and thanks to all my fellow citizens of all political stripes who believe there’s a way out of this mess and want to work hard to find it. Speaking of jobs, these days you can’t take them for granted; having one that pays a decent wage and allows for a little brain stimulation is more than this ne’er-do-well deserves.

Friends and family who have humor and patience and a place at their table for us, not to mention a place at our table: priceless. I’m also thankful for the discovery of the rare precious Microsaurus Malitas.

Scientists are currently studying her increasingly carnivorous diet and erratic sleeping habits but remain puzzled. 

Finally, thanks to everyone reading. I’ve been doing this five years, and as long as San Francisco Giants roam the Earth and break our hearts, I have no plans to stop. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Ben | November 26, 2008 4:35 PM | Reply

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and thank you for all of your Giants insight.

50andstillfly | November 26, 2008 4:41 PM | Reply

Thank YOU for the excellent blog, and for the "Awww" moment.

You will have to retire the day after the SAN FRANCISCO Giants win their first World Series, but 'til then keep on rhymin' and stealin', err, I mean, keep blogging.

bigO | November 26, 2008 7:22 PM | Reply

. . .and Herb Caen said something like, "Seattle is more like San Francisco than SF is like SF." Of course he also said Chico, where I went to school, has its velvetta cheese in the gourmet section of the grocery store. I too have much to be thankful for. My best to all.

david_sf | November 26, 2008 7:41 PM | Reply

Happy Thanksgiving to you too. My second child was born right around yours - and I too have not slept much of late... and yet I know I'm more than lucky to have 2 great kids.

Thanks for the excellent & balanced approach to the Giants. Hope you get to cover that Giants WS victory lap soon (hopefully before your dinosaur is able to calculate OPS).

the gene hackman | November 26, 2008 7:48 PM | Reply

happy t-day everyone

daniel | November 26, 2008 9:25 PM | Reply

ELM,
One of the best things about the web is your continued brilliance and insite on the franchise we love

SaltySeaDog | November 27, 2008 4:18 AM | Reply

Thank you for your blog, Lefty,

I've lived in both. SF is just more beautiful; Sydney has better weather. I've never been anywhere else even close to either.

cassie'sgrandpa | November 27, 2008 8:43 AM | Reply

Wonderful sentiments. Great to see a person with all the right priorities. The best to you and your wonderful family. Thanks for keeping such a fun site for us to visit. Come visit NY around Christmas. You'll see another wonderful city. Happy Holiday to all.

Johnny Disaster | November 28, 2008 11:57 AM | Reply

Thanks for the space to vent - misery loves company, so to speak and your little spot here is good company. Having just got back from NYC, I am also feeling actual gratitude for the circumstances that have me living here, sharing the Giant Way of Pain.
I hope your Thanksgiving was as priceless as the microsaurus photo above implies it was....

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