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Thoughts sometimes enter and exit the cranium rather randomly.  Today is one of those times.  A deadline nears.  The White House says that they don’t know anything about the “Let’s Go Brandon!” cheers erupting from coast to coast.  This hardly seems possible.  Although, until last month they may have never heard of Del Rio either. …

Skunked!  Well not totally, but Abby’s picks stunk at a minimum last week. The only thing you can do when a dog gets skunked is to wash her down with some tomato juice and hope that it doesn’t happen again. Luckily she has a lot of padding on her paws to cushion the 2-6 performance …

Last evening Lefty and Shorty were all but ready to close the Gulf Station.   It was a clear cool night, but cars were nowhere to be found as most folks likely were home watching the MLB playoffs.  Lefty- Welcome back.  A week-long vacation is a long time.  Shorty-Thanks, I think. Lefty sat to the left …

This medical update is brought to you by Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J.  Or, should we have said their financial update? Cue Sonny of Cher fame.  And the beat goes on.  And the beat goes on.  Cue your trustworthy government.  And the boosters go on.  And on.  And on. Let’s start the check-up by looking at …

Ed Note: This article was originally published Monday.  An email out glitch prevented the subscribers from knowing that until Tuesday. Sorry. BBR attempts each time it puts virtual pen to virtual paper to deliver a story that has an interest to a diverse national readership. Coach Ed Orgeron of the Fighting Tigers of LSU was …

Back in the late 70s, Reggie Jackson earned the moniker Mr. October for his assassin-like clutch playoff hitting.  A few(very few)Vegas watchers are beginning to wonder if Abby is on her way in the 20s to earning the nickname Ms. October for her assassin-like assault on the NCAA betting lines. Another strong week brings the …

Yes DC, there is a Santa Claus. “With holidays coming up, you might be wondering if the gifts you plan to buy will arrive on time,” President Biden said from the White House yesterday. “Today we have some good news: We’re going to help speed up the delivery of goods all across America.” And ole …

Last evening Lefty and Shorty were all but ready to close the Gulf Station.   Rain was falling from the heavens at an accelerating pace and cars were nowhere to be found. Lefty- Why do we stay open until midnight?  Shorty-So that you and I can discuss this wacky world. Lefty sat to the left of …

Psst.  Did you hear the one about the Catholic priest, the rabbi, the Irishman, and the rooster?  Of course, you didn’t.  It’s no joke anymore. Once upon a time, people found it funny to poke fun at themselves and others with the use of stereotypical jokes.  No more.  It’s deemed racially insensitive and sometimes even …

Rare is the Saturday that you take Vegas’ lunch money, but last weekend Abby did just that. Rare was the steak that she bought and devoured enjoying her doggone good picking prowess.  That pushed her performance season to date to 18 wins and 11 losses, 28 bones won versus only 15 lost, and a still …