Post-Season Week

Let’s go Mets! Let’s go Mets!

The sad plane crash in NYC – and the even more sad fact that the deceased pilot/plane owner was Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle. He liked flying, apparently, and “speaking his mind” – as recent as Monday, he called in on WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog radio show and engaged in an odd conversation with them on whether the Yanks were prepared to beat Detroit and whether he was misinterpreted in the press by saying “Yes.” I had listened to that interview and thought it was odd – and then this plane crash? Sad – life really is fragile.

Almost caught up on “Grey’s Anatomy” episodes. Fun show. Cast is getting a bit big for my taste – 12 people?  (I feel big casts tends to lose focus of what the show’s about – you got to be a good writer to pull it off), but still fun.

“Smallville” moves forward with the Superman/Clark Kent mythos, with the arrival of Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow, who’s almost a Batman-like guy (well, with cool archery stuff and less mental health issues, so far as I can tell; I’m not that up on the Justice League). Apparently, according toTV Guide and – I think Entertainment Weekly too – the guys behind “Smallville” are trying to create a proto-Justice League, by bringing in Green Arrow, Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg – all to remind Clark of his destiny, just when he’s doubtful of the costumed superhero gig. Can’t say that I blame him – protecting your secret identity and your real identity can be mind-numbing – but, really, Clark – your destiny! “Smallville” also continues Lois Lane’s fixation with superheroes. I must say, the show got more fun once they brought in Lois and more of the Superman/Clark mythos!

Then again, Thursday nights are tough – way too much good tv on!

Oh – and Entertainment Weekly – special photo issue was much fun!  Actor Wentworth Miller was most drool-worthy; hot, hot, hot!  And, George Clooney – mmm.  He graced the latest cover of Vanity Fair, and the article was good; but got to love that photo in Entertainment Weekly.
Back to baseball – talkin’ ‘about … baseball… sing it, everybody! Let’s Go Mets!