Last night my pal and former NY Yankee batboy Luis Squeegee Castillo sent me a picture of his baby and my Godson Zyair. Minutes before I had received a text from a good friend who works for the Department of Homeland Security. He had told me that he had to go to Washington for obvious reasons. Homeland Security honored me in 2010 for my community service and we have maintained a good relationship with people there. It’s incredible how baseball can bring people together.
Month: February 2022
5 Addictive Mystery Novels to Read Before Bed
Fun and engaging, Mystery Novels can take you on a murderous journey through unknown lands and times without leaving your seat. They can be romantic and captivating, yet mysterious and spooky. One thing is certain – they are a great read if you’re looking to escape the problems of everyday life for an hour or two as you immerse yourself in these detective worlds. There is one for everyone and we have tried to pick a variety of plots and styles so that nobody will feel left out.
4 Books in Translation That Will Transport You to Another World
Is there anything better than the feeling of immersing within the crazy adventures of complex characters in wild and remote locations?
We have compiled a shortlist of books set in faraway locations or different time eras that are in the translation process and will be released in 2022.
BILLY MARTIN Jr. Always thanked his dad for telling him about Jackie
Today I woke up thinking about the great Yanks manager, Billy Martin. I had watched a documentary on the YES Network about Billy the night before and it made me quite emotional because it naturally took me back to a different time. It reminded me of moments when I didn’t want to exist and Billy would take me to his office, close the door and tell me to “wake up” because no matter how bad I think I have it, there is someone else who has it much worse.
Bill White, A Pioneer, A Hero, Where’s the Hall!
Bill White is a man that I have known my whole baseball life. He is a man that when you first meet him, you knew that he demanded and deserved respect. During black history month and every day, I must honor Bill White. This is a man that on the baseball field was an eight-time all-star and a seven-time Golden glove winner. This is a man that was a World Champion with the St Louis Cardinals in 1964 when they beat Mickey Mantle and the Yankees.
Joy Harjo’s “Remember” Connects Human and Earth in a Beautiful Poem
Joy Harjo is a notable poet from the Mvskoke/Creek nation and the first Native American to be awarded the United States Poet Laureate. She has written several poetry books including “An American Sunrise” and “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky.” Harjo attended the University of New Mexico, majoring in Pre-Med. She later changed her major to art to get inspiration from the art around her for writing poetry. Today, we focus on one of her famous poems called “Remember.”
Luis Tiant, Sandy Alomar sr. & Toni taught me the acceptance of my blackness on black history month
During black history month, I always think about Luis Tiant, the greatest pitcher ever to come out of Cuba. I also think about Sandy Alomar sr. The Puerto Rican infielder who during my first years as a Yankee batboy was the second baseman. During my second season (1974) as a batboy.
TLC
Flashback Artist of the Month for February 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Creep Bio TLC is one of the best-selling female groups of all time. Their most well known hits are Waterfalls, No Scrubs, and Creep. The group’s original lineup consisted of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Then Rozonda” Chilli” Thomas […]
David Gandy
Male Model of the Month for February 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio David Gandy is an English fashion model who started out his modeling career in a model-search competition. Gandy’s rise to fame came with him essentially becoming the “face” of Dolce & Gabbana. Dolce & Gabbana featured Gandy heavily within their advertisements […]
Stella McCartney
Fashion Designer of the Month for February 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Stella McCartney is one of the initiators for ethical, luxury, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly fashion. When we think of ethical fashion McCartney is the first to come to mind. Her brand really is the whole package. Even her stores use solar energy […]
Eladio Carrion
Reggaeton Artist of the Month for February 2022 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio No Te Deseo Mal Bio Eladio Carrión is a Latin Grammy nominated rapper and former comedian. Known for his clever wordplay and unique flow, Carrion has made a name for himself as a stand-out trap artist, or “trapero” He was born in Kansas […]
Kaytranada
DJ of the Month for February 2022 Facebook Twitter Instagram Soundcloud Bio Playlist Bio Kaytranada, whose real name is Louis Kevin Celestin, is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He rose to prominence after releasing a series of mixtapes, remixes, and original music projects during the 2010s. His DJ sets have been known for their […]
