Dirk Hayhurst's Blog
Words and thoughts still trying to make it to the big leagues...So Unlike Your Christ.
Woke up this morning to a Facebook post about Donald Trump visiting Liberty university in my feed. I don't know much about Liberty University other than it's a Christian school. By Christian, I mean it's one of those schools that has "Christ" right in the mast head,...
This Buds For You, Jesus.
If you've read some of my previous posts you'll know that I'm heading to this Christian party where drinking is going to take place. Says it right on the invite: "we gonna get our drink on". Well, it doesn't say it quite like that, but it's a cocktail party and...
Groovy Guest Post: What You Need To Know About Handchimes
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
Song of the Month: September
Over the course of the next 12 months I'm sharing original songs for piano that correspond to the current month. Each composition will include nature sounds to enhance the piece and reflect the season (thank you handy, dandy iPad!). My goal for this series is...
The Model of Forbearance.
Someone wrote me recently to tell me that Yunel Escobar was trash and needed to go back to Cuba. Zaun got a little personal on Connected and went after Escobar's upbringing. Bob McCowan trounced YE as well, making comments on a race and culture he may not have the...
Media, Baseball, Fear, and Validation.
Caught up with an old teammate yesterday. It was good for a lot of reasons. Nostalgia, memories, tales. But mainly because since joining the broadcasting team, I've been afraid of my old teammates. When I think about why I am, it's completely illogical. The game...
Why I Don’t Think You Should Be That Offended By Escobar
I don't think you should be that offended by Yunel Escobar. Frankly, because I don't think the intent was to offend. If that sounds trivial to you, don't bother reading the rest of this. When I think about it, can't help but think about what possible motive a...
Talking to God Real Purty Like.
Today the act of prayer was heavy on my mind. I heard the worship leader when he read a prayer concerning why people worshiped before the he sang. I heard the pastor talk about all the people that needed prayed for. I heard the Elders report on the state of the church...
Yunel Escobar Suspended for 3 Games.
YUNEL ESCOBAR SUSPENDED THREE GAMES The TORONTO BLUE JAYS today met with YUNEL ESCOBAR, Major League Baseball and the Major League Players Association and it has been agreed upon that Yunel Escobar will be suspended for three games beginning tonight. The suspension...
What to do With a Problem Like Yunel.
Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid... But, sadly, understandable. At least for me. I've spent time in locker rooms and I know that the kind of stuff that happens in there is not rated PG. It's a crude environment where, "what's up asshat" or "hey, *slur* hows your day...
Giving the Jays a Black Eye.
Okay, so, the player in me looks at this and says, "Waaaahahahahah! Got heeeeeem!" But then the Live Analyst looks at his and says, "Ahem, that's an unfortunate prank that got little more attention than I think these boys bargained for. It's a shame when they don't...
The Corruption of Higher Learning.
Driving into church today I wondered if I had the whole Christianity thing right. I do that a lot; wonder if I'm doing something right, be it Christianity, marriage, life, existence.... Things that I can't possibly know the answer to, as if there is a right or wrong...