It is perfect that National Hammock Day falls in the middle of the dog days of summer. Strung between two shade trees, there is nothing more relaxing than a (yawn) hammock. As you slowly rock back and forth and the sun gently dapples your eyes (yaaaawn) one gets so verrrrry rrrrrestful. Mmmmble. It’s just perfect. Mmm. (Drool a bit.) I really liiiike mmm. Bimbledooble. Mmph? I’m just going to rest here a bit. Don’t mind me……zzzzzzzzzzz.

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#ATOBBTR update – I don’t need to say it, but dropping the Cardinal series isn’t helping your prospects, my darling Cincinnati Reds. Trade deadline coming and we want all our weapons to make a late season dash in a very competitive division. So hang in there and douse the Brew Crew. Go Reds!