Lawrence’s Goldfinch
I saw my first Lawrence’s Goldfinch Sunday when a flock of 15 or so landed in a small, leafless tree right in front of me. I was with a group invited to a morning of birding by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Birdsong Ranch, a property between Ventura and Ojai being rebuilt for birds […]
Twins Diary ’25
April 18: The Twins finally showed some life by taking a series, 2-1, from the NL-leading Mets. The starting pitching was excellent, but that hasn’t been the problem. I don’t think any starter gave up more than a run the last time through the rotation. Relievers have been mostly good, but with the starter […]
Twins Preview 2025
Rarely have I looked forward to a season with less enthusiasm and optimism than I have for the 2025 Twins. Their collapse at the end of last year is still bitter in my mouth and I wonder where to look for improvement. Their strategic plan for 2025 comes down to two propositions: 1. We expect […]
Vikings Prediction
I don’t use this space to make one-day predictions, but I am stunned that so many commentators are giving the Vikings any chance against the Packers tomorrow. Haven’t they noticed the comparative scores? The Packers have been demolishing opponents, while the Vikings have been squeaking by. The Vikings’ eight-game win streak has come against the […]
Timberwolves ’24
Like all fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves I had high expectations for their 2024-25 season, coming off their surprising run to the Western Conference finals earlier this year. Surely Jaden McDaniels would grow (based on the contract they gave him); surely Anthony Edwards would continue his rise to superstardom, after his impressive stint with the […]