is one of the few truly profound (if peripheral to my daily life) data points upon which rest many, many of my assumptions of humanity in general, taro. Don't read too much into that, but you and I *are* so often on the same page, without ANY interaction outside of these particular e-walls, and that suggests all kinds of fascinating possibilities vis-a-vis human psychology--possibilities I've explored in my quasi-dream-states for years.
But I agree with you, as usual: the M's are drifting into 'unworthy of my special attention' territory, where the UFC currently resides after a full decade of being my go-to sport. Honestly, the Seahawks are drifting there for completely different reasons (the anthem protests--or, more specifically, the cultural upheaval and bitter arguments regarding it--really drained my energy for this season...).
Still, I'd come back and talk with y'all about some minor league scrub the M's picked up on a shoestring deal. You guys are A-level friends in my book.