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The screendoor slammed . . .

Song in my head:
"Thunder Road" by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

No kickball yesterday in lieu of a two-hour game of flag football. Tons of fun in the breezy and overcast skies. I actually scored a touchdown. I still can't believe that. It was a great workout but man my right leg feels like a charbroiled chicken.

Started reading Nick Hornby's Songbook last night. Got through the first few chapters before I had to hit the hay. The second chapter is on Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road," so I couldn't help listening to Greatest Hits this morning.

Snapcase has called it quits again. Read all about it here.

Jim DeRogatis recently interviewed Jim Ward from Sparta.

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