"When I am mad, I am mad."

The title of this post is one of my favorite lines from "Bringing Up Baby." I often say it to Jeff, used to say it to Spike, and just today said it to Lola. Jeff added "I told you Lola, when she is mad, she is mad."

Well, now I am mad. We're watching the Mets-Dodger game. Asshole umpire Adam Hamari threw out pitcher Noal Syndergaard because he threw a pitch behind Chase Utley. Syndegaard didn't hit Utley, Nor did the asshole umpire issue a warning. Manager Terry Collins backed up his pitcher and was also thrown out of the game.

Grrr. I don't believe in coddling stars or giving them passes because they're stars (I'm thinking of you Bryce Harper) but damn. Don't throw out a star starting pitcher without a warning.

When I am mad, I am mad.

Happy Birthday Bartolo

It's been a memorable season for Bartolo Colon: he hit his first home run. Last night he rebounded from a tough outing and led the Mets to a 7-1 victory over the Nationals. What a nice way to lead into his 43rd birthday.

Here are 43 reasons to celebrate.

One Month with Lola

A month ago today, we brought home a scared little girl. She immediately retreated under our drop leaf table and established her safe zone.

In her first week, she sought us out during a thunderstorm, Two days later, Lola came out to explore on her own. Each day she's spent a little more time out of the safe zone.

In the past week, Lola has made herself at home. She's spending more and more time out in the open, she sometimes sleeps with us, and she's playful every morning, She's also loving her visits to the dog park, and she's a little more open to meeting new people.

Lola is still a scared little girl, and we have a lot of work left to do.

Happy one month anniversary Lola. Here's to many more.

The Real Season

I've seen some comments that today is the real start of the season of the Mets: their first game against the Nationals.

I don't agree, but it makes for better press.

It's a good pitching match-up: Scherzer vs. Syndergaard. It's Daniel Murphy's return to Citi Field.

A lead-off home run from Granderson and a Conforto homer provided the Mets offense. Jeurys Familia saved it in the ninth: 13 of 13 saves.

With a 2-0 win, the Mets snapped a four game losing streak and pulled within a half game of the Nats.

Let's Go Mets!

Screwball

Today I caught most of Libeled Lady on TCM. It's a great movie that I've seen several times and still love.

I'm not sure why Libeled Lady isn't mentioned when people talk about great screwball comedies. It's got a wonderful cast: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy. The story is funny; the dialogue is fast and snappy.

I pick Bringing Up Baby as the best screwball comedy. Libeled Lady is a close second. I think The Awful Truth is overrated. (There, I said it.)

I'll happily watch Libeled Lady whenever I can.

Mets in Third

Bummer.

I know it's early to be looking at the standings, but damn.

The Mets have lost four games in a row, and were swept by the Rockies. Arguably, the Mets were hurt by two bad un-reviewable calls in the last two games.

Regardless, the Mets now trail the Philadelphia Phillies by a game, the Nationals by 1.5.

It was a rough weekend, but the Mets can turn it around. Tuesday the Nationals come to town for a three-game series.

More from Taylor Farm

The weather's been cooperating, so we've continued to take Lola to Taylor Farm. She's been loving her visits, despite being afraid to get into the car.

Here are a few photos of her sniffing, exploring and having fun.

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