Can't score a TD to save their collective lives, but their kicker is like, really, really, good.
The Rams opened their season much better than they did last year. The 18-10 triumph over the Broncos of Denver surprised those who expected the opposite outcome. Our defense played a heck of a game (what, exactly, got into Leonard Little, anyway?) but our offense underwhelmed. 6 field goals beat 'em, folks. That's right. Our first team still hasn't scored a TD since last season. I can't wait to read the newspaper columns tomorrow.
The Birds lost 3 out of 4 in Arizona and 5 out of 7 on the road trip, continuing their limp into the postseason. To add insult to injury, I read today that team owners intend to ask for public funding to build their promised Ballpark Village. I Don't Think So!
Friday night I attended the wedding of my friends of A & J in the chapel of our church. It was a sweet ceremony dotted with moments of hilarity that everyone agreed made it a romantic comedy. The reception was downtown at the ultra-hip Windows on Washington. It was a unique reception for two reasons: Their DJ was an iPod, and they entered to the sound of "thunder sticks" given to each guest upon arrival. The bride works for our church, so nearly all of the pastoral staff and pastoral-types attended.
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I must confess that since childhood I have been fascinated with fire trucks. That interest has been heightened in recent years since I made friends with some folks in the fire-fighting and fire-dispatching business. Every year around this time I indulge myself at the St. Louis Fire Engine Rally. It's been happening for 23 years but this was only my second time to go downtown to experience it. Firefighters from St. Louis city and surrounding communities gather together to show off their equipment and talk shop. The highlight of the event for me is the parade of fire trucks. At 10:00 sharp a colorful procession of fire trucks old and new began parading down Market Street with sirens wailing. It was an impressive lineup and I took many pictures. I wandered around for a few minutes after the parade, then took off for church.
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Finally, I must tip my hat to my Mom and Dad. They took part in a 5k run on Saturday morning as part of their town's "Twin City Days" festivities. My dad placed 5th in his age group and my mom WON her age group! Gotta hand it to them for taking care of themselves.
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