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To all the Nicks….
Saint Nicholas
Name Day
December 6th
TheEastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglican Churches (taken together, representing a quarter of humanity) celebrate Saint Nicholas every year on December 6, which is the name day for “Nicholas”.
InGreece, the name and its derivatives are especially popular in maritime regions, as Saint Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers….for more than a millennia.
No wonder I have salt water in my veins! My ancestors came from seafaring towns in central and southern Greece….dating back centuries. I’m drawn to the sea….
“Nicholas” in Greek means, literally, victory of the people.
The name became popular 1,700 years ago through Saint Nicholas, Greek Christian Bishop of MyrainLycia (today’s southern Turkey). Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor….with the name and the legacy evolving many centuries later, to become the Dutch/German (my Mom’s heritage, by the way) inspiration for Santa Claus – a derivation of “Saint Nicholas.”
For all my brethren named “Nicholas,” December 6 is a day to celebrate, on par with your birthday. It’s a day to reflect on all the good things you bring to family, friends and community. It’s a time to stand tall and proud: you’re a “Nicholas”! And, around the Holiday Season each year, you might even earn the affectionate moniker “Saint Nick”!
(My Dad, also ”Nicholas”, and I celebrated the day as far back as I can remember. It was our private bond. And it’s always been a deep honor to carry his name!)
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My Dad penned this poem early one December 6th morning, as he was sipping on his pre-dawn coffee in front of his computer. He gave it to me when I went over to my parents house for dinner that evening 17 years ago (to celebrate our shared Name Day)….(he passed away quite suddenly just a nine months later)….and the poem remains a priceless gift and treasure – loving inspiration from Father to Son – that will remain with me always. I think about it almost every day….and gain strength from it….as if it were a compass for this life-long mariner….
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I’m currently at college in Pennsylvania. I have many, many more cards at home in New Jersey, but here’s what I’ve bought since being at school. The three teams I’ve listed first (Red Sox, Mets, Orioles) are my non-trading teams. Those are my three favorites and I’m trying to actually collect cards from those teams. If I’ve indicated that I have a duplicate of a card, though, feel free to ask me for it!
Red Sox
Mike Lowell (2)
Dustin Pedroia
Jeremy Hermida
Boston Red Sox (team stats card)
Jon Lester Topps Attax edition
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Mets
Gary Matthews Jr.
Tom Seaver
Tom Glavine - 300th win
Omir Santos (2)
Oliver Perez (ew; we had 2 but cut Daniel Murphy out of the background of one to spare him from the suck)
Orioles
Brian Roberts (2)
Brooks Robinson
Jim Palmer: History of the World Series
Nick Markakis
Cal Ripken Jr. holographic
Brad Bergesen
Chris Tillman
Everything else, however, is up for grabs, and I’m ready to trade or sell with you guys! Here’s the full list! All other cards are below!
Rangers
Tommy Hunter (who may be going to Spammy’s house if she wants him!)
Taylor Teagarden
Texas Rangers (it has Ian on it, but it’s a team stats card)
Michael YoungJish Hamoltin Josh HamiltonJish Hamoltin Josh Hamilton: Peak Performance
Franchise History (Nolan Ryan is on the front)
Julio Borbon
Tigers
Ty Cobb reproduction card
Al Kaline: Peak Performance
Gary Sheffield
Franchise History (statues at Comerica on the front)
Dontrelle Willis
Phil Coke (I sent one to Alex, but I have another one!)
Miguel Cabrera
Clete Thomas
Austin Jackson (rookie card!)
Carlos Guillen
Rays
J.P. Howell
Matt Garza
Sean Rodriguez
Evan Longoria
Rafael Soriano
Jason Bartlett
Carl Crawford
B.J. Upton
Angels
Torii Hunter Topps Attax edition
Fernando Rodney
Joel Piniero
Mike Napoli
Maicer Izturis
Brandon Wood
Braves
Andruw Jones
Eddie Mathews reproduction card
Melky Cabrera
Cardinals
Chris Carpenter - Upper Deck
Chris Carpenter - Topps
Jason Motte
Brendan Ryan
Yadier Molina
Giants
Willie McCovey: Peak Performance
Tim Lincecum Topps Attax edition
Athletics
Kevin Kouzmanoff (I have 3. At least one is going to A’sLiza/AQ.)
Landon Powell
Tyson Ross (rookie card!)
Josh Outman
Trevor Cahill
Royals
Alberto Callaspo
Josh Fields
Alex Gordon
Joakim Soria
Alex Gordon - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Reds
Edinson Volquez
Bronson Arroyo (I think I’m sending him to Mel, though!)
Joey Votto: Peak Performance
Jay Bruce
Indians
David Dellucci
Shin-Soo Choo
Andy Marte
Aaron Laffey
Luis Valbuena
Grady Sizemore
Grady Sizemore Topps Attax edition
Trevor Crowe (I have 3. I’m keeping at least one because he’s an Oregon boy.)
Marlins
Emilio Bonifacio
Andrew Miller
Mariners
Felix Hernandez - Upper Deck
Felix Hernandez Topps Attax edition
Doug Fister
Jose Lopez
Franklin Gutierrez (I have 2. He’s an inside joke between my friends, so I need at least one.)
Casey Kotchman
J.J. Putz
Adrian Beltre - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Nationals
Ian Desmond reproduction card (it’s made to look old)
Cristian Guzman
Brian Bruney
Jesus Flores
Ryan Zimmerman
Collin Balester
Matt Capps
Adam Dunn: Peak Performance
Astros
Hunter Pence
Brandon Lyon
Mark Loretta
Felipe Paulino (rookie card!)
Wandy Rodriguez
Michael Bourn
Chad Qualls
Roy Oswalt (2)
Chris Johnson (rookie card!; 2)
Kazuo Matsui (3; I need at least one since he was one of my first favorite players.)
Cubs
Carlos Marmol
Kosuke Fukudome
Aramis Ramirez
Randy Wells
Alfonso Soriano
Twins
Kevin Slowey
J.J. Hardy
Nick Punto
Carlos Gomez
Alex Burnett
Nick Blackburn
Rockies
Matt Holliday
Yorvit Torrealba
Jhoulys Chacin (3)
Jason Hammel
Willy Taveras
Pirates
Jack Wilson
Steve Pearce
John Raynor (rookie card!)
Tom Gorzelanny
Paul Malholm
Andy LaRoche
Pittsburg Pirates (team stats card)
Dodgers
Carlos Monasterios (rookie card!; 3)
Russell Martin
Hong-Chih Kuo
Phillies
Jamie Moyer
Raul Ibanez
Ryan Howard
Jayson Werth
Chase Utley: History of the World Series
White Sox
Mark Buehrle
Ryan Bukvich
Alexei Ramirez (rookie card!)
Alexei Ramirez Topps Attax edition
Diamondbacks
Dan Haren - Upper Deck
Dan Haren - Topps (2)
Stephen Drew Topps Attax edition
Chad Qualls
Miguel Montero
Emilio Bonifacio (rookie card!)
Eric Byrnes
Padres
Franchise History card
Chris Young
Nick Hundley
Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (team stats card)
Frank Thomas
Brewers
Corey Hart
Alcides Escobar
Ben Sheets
Milwaukee Brewers (team stats card; 2)
Matt Wise
Trevor Hoffman
Mike Cameron
Jeff Suppan
Yankees
Hideki Matsui
Ross Ohlendorf
Robinson Cano (2)
Mariano Rivera
Whitey Ford: History of the World Series
Whitey Ford
Reggie Jackson: Yankee Stadium Legacy
Phil Rizzuto
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig: Prestigious Pinstripe Power (3)
Phil Hughes (2)
Rangers
Taylor Teagarden
Texas Rangers (it has Ian on it, but it’s a team stats card)
Michael YoungJish Hamoltin Josh HamiltonJish Hamoltin Josh Hamilton: Peak Performance
Franchise History (Nolan Ryan is on the front)
Julio Borbon
Tigers
Ty Cobb reproduction card
Al Kaline: Peak Performance
Gary Sheffield
Franchise History (statues at Comerica on the front)
Dontrelle Willis
Phil Coke
Miguel Cabrera
Clete Thomas
Austin Jackson (rookie card!)
Carlos Guillen
Rays
J.P. Howell
Matt Garza
Sean Rodriguez
Evan Longoria
Rafael Soriano
Jason Bartlett
B.J. Upton
Angels
Torii Hunter Topps Attax edition
Fernando Rodney
Joel Piniero
Mike Napoli
Maicer Izturis
Brandon Wood
Braves
Andruw Jones
Eddie Mathews reproduction card
Melky Cabrera
Cardinals
Chris Carpenter - Upper Deck
Chris Carpenter - Topps
Jason Motte
Brendan Ryan
Yadier Molina
Giants
Tim Lincecum Topps Attax edition
Athletics
Kevin Kouzmanoff (2)
Landon Powell
Josh Outman
Trevor Cahill
Royals
Alberto Callaspo
Josh Fields
Alex Gordon
Joakim Soria
Alex Gordon - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Reds
Edinson Volquez
Bronson Arroyo
Joey Votto: Peak Performance
Jay Bruce
Indians
David Dellucci
Shin-Soo Choo
Andy Marte
Aaron Laffey
Luis Valbuena
Grady Sizemore
Grady Sizemore Topps Attax edition
Trevor Crowe (3)
Marlins
Emilio Bonifacio
Andrew Miller
Mariners
Felix Hernandez - Upper Deck
Felix Hernandez Topps Attax edition
Doug Fister
Jose Lopez
Franklin Gutierrez (2)
Casey Kotchman
J.J. Putz
Adrian Beltre - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Nationals
Ian Desmond reproduction card (it’s made to look old)
Cristian Guzman
Brian Bruney
Jesus Flores
Ryan Zimmerman
Collin Balester
Matt Capps
Adam Dunn: Peak Performance
Astros
Hunter Pence
Brandon Lyon
Mark Loretta
Felipe Paulino (rookie card!)
Wandy Rodriguez
Michael Bourn
Chad Qualls
Roy Oswalt (2)
Chris Johnson (rookie card!; 2)
Kazuo Matsui (3)
Cubs
Carlos Marmol
Kosuke Fukudome
Aramis Ramirez
Alfonso Soriano
Twins
Kevin Slowey
J.J. Hardy
Nick Punto
Carlos Gomez
Alex Burnett
Nick Blackburn
Rockies
Matt Holliday
Yorvit Torrealba
Jhoulys Chacin (3)
Jason Hammel
Willy Taveras
Pirates
Jack Wilson
Steve Pearce
John Raynor (rookie card!)
Paul Malholm
Andy LaRoche
Pittsburg Pirates (team stats card)
Dodgers
Carlos Monasterios (rookie card!; 3)
Russell Martin
Hong-Chih Kuo
Phillies
Jamie Moyer
Raul Ibanez
Ryan Howard
Jayson Werth
White Sox
Mark Buehrle
Ryan Bukvich
Alexei Ramirez (rookie card!)
Alexei Ramirez Topps Attax edition
Diamondbacks
Dan Haren - Upper Deck
Dan Haren - Topps (2)
Stephen Drew Topps Attax edition
Chad Qualls
Miguel Montero
Emilio Bonifacio (rookie card!)
Eric Byrnes
Padres
Franchise History card
Chris Young
Nick Hundley
Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (team stats card)
Frank Thomas
Brewers
Corey Hart
Alcides Escobar
Ben Sheets
Milwaukee Brewers (team stats card; 2)
Matt Wise
Trevor Hoffman
Mike Cameron
Jeff Suppan
Yankees
Hideki Matsui
Ross Ohlendorf
Robinson Cano (2)
Mariano Rivera
Whitey Ford: History of the World Series
Whitey Ford
Reggie Jackson: Yankee Stadium Legacy
Phil Rizzuto
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig: Prestigious Pinstripe Power (3)
Phil Hughes (2)
これからどうするかはわからないけど明日もトレーニングする…って.
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休みの日はたいがい昼過ぎまで惰眠を貪る者からしたら、イチロー！あんたはやっぱスゲーよ！.
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Thank you, Ichiro⚾️.
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This is from the Mariners Vegan night at Safeco!
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#tinyplanet #smallplanet #lifein360 #littleplanet #360photography #photosphere #t1dlookslikeme #plantpower #pnw #seattle #mariners (at Safeco Field)
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