Humor Observatory

 It's the variety and unpredictability of children that truly make it fun to coach t-ball. In a recent game I was in the field, coaching the left side. It was another "warm" day in Texas, and some of the kids were beginning to play in the dirt, ask when the game was going to be over, and ask why doesn't the other team hit it to the outfield. The left-fielder suddenly turns around, points up, and yells, "look at all those birds." Sure enough, there were a bunch of birds. Then behind me, I hear the center-fielder (the left-fielder's brother) say, "Hey, I bet they're gonna attack!

 When driving through one of my favorite fast-food restaurants, I really hate hearing the dreaded "please pull forward, and we'll have your food right out to you." When I pull forward, I can usually no longer see what's going on. Did they forget about me? What's so difficult about my order? I usually order a numbered combo straight off the menu with no changes. Now, I don't have any scientific proof to back this up, but I would venture to say that my order is wrong almost every time I have to pull up. If it's wrong, I have to exit the car now, and go inside versus just letting them know at the window. So I recommend the next time you're asked to pull up, just respond, "No thanks. That's ok, I'm good right here," and watch the reaction.

 I helped coach my son's t-ball team, and I usually coached first base. As the first base coach, there are two important concepts that we need reinforce to help them as the progress into the next leagues . . . 1. Ok . . . You're on first base. Where do you go next? I usually have them point to second base, and then confirm with them. "That's right, when the ball is hit, run to second base as fast as you can!" 2. When you get to second base, what do you do? "That's right, watch your third base coach for instructions. He will either tell you to stay at second, or run to third base." For the most part, pretty simple and straightforward instructions . . . During one of our recent games, I was coaching first base, and it went something like this . . . Coach: "Ok you're on first base, where do you go next?" Player: [points to 2nd base] Coach: "Right . . . run to 2nd base. When you get to 2nd base, what do you do?" Player: [grinning]...

 While driving through a neighborhood the other day, I noticed a "yard of the month" sign proudly displayed in the front flower bed. The yard looked great - I have to admit. Then I started to wonder . . . Who determined it was the yard of the month?  I assume it was awarded by the HOA, but the sign didn't indicate the awarding party. Based upon that realization, I think I'll create and display my own "yard of the month" sign just to see what kind of stir I can create in my neighborhood . . .  I could certainly be my own "award committee" . . . right?

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