THE FATHER BLOG

I’m not sure I did anything special this week to completely avoid Jury Duty, but I did it.

I was actually never even called to report to the courthouse and that was the luck of the draw because I had a very high juror number. They will always start from the lowest number on Monday and work their way up as they need people to report. Luckily, having a number around 01350 when they start at 00003 allowed me to escape being called and it also meets the requirement….so they can’t call on me for another 3 years.

Somebody will read this and say “you should be happy to do jury duty and do your civil responsibilities”. Maybe…but you would be in the minority. HAHA.

So felt like a win for me this week. Enjoy the weekend everyone!

I haven’t watched much of the World Baseball Classic this year, but as I look at the playoff brackets today, I’m a bit surprised.

First off, I say “a bit” because the rosters are not pure rosters from players born in those particular countries. But even so, seeing bracket winner Italy shocked me as they have gone undefeated in pool play. Team USA was the runner up in that bracket and will play Pool A Winner….Canada. What? Isn’t our national pastime baseball? Yes it is. But I guess the USA hockey team just beat Team Canada in the Olympics, so I guess they get a small chance to return the favor.

Either way, here are the brackets:

Enjoy a little baseball before official MLB opening night on March 25th.

So is beer really good for you? Bottom line: not really. But I will never speak ill of the libation I love! So instead of discussing the downfall of beer drinking which I’m sure we all know, I will give you some positives. It goes without saying, but I’ll say it, that this is for drinking in MODERATION.

Moderate beer consumption (up to 1 drink/day for women, 2 for men) may offer minor health benefits, such as improved heart health, stronger bones, and increased HDL cholesterol. However, beer is not a “health food,” and excessive drinking leads to serious risks like liver disease, weight gain, and addiction.

Potential Health Benefits (Moderate Intake Only):

• Nutritional Value: Beer contains protein, B vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals like phosphorus and silicon.
• Heart Health: Studies suggest moderate beer can improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.
• Bone Density: Silicon in beer helps strengthen bones.
• Brain Health: Light-to-moderate consumption is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline.

So there you have it…maybe beer can actually be good for you. For all of us that love beer, let’s focus on those positives!!