Quick Thinking: Inspirational Mindo

I supposed a quick explanation is in order for those of you who haven't heard the word "mindo" before.

There's actually not much to explain.

Mindo, pronounced "min-doe," is a simple word that can be used as a verb, noun or adjective. End of story. Inject the word into your vocabulary, dear readers, and try it on for size.

After a little use I'm sure you'll agree the word is, in fact, mindo.

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Quick Thinking
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-- The ESPN Monday Night Football hype machine personifies excess.

-- Unless, of course, your team is taking the field on that particular Monday Night.

-- Then it's inspiring.

-- On the bright side, the Red Sox not making the playoffs will help me cope when the Patriots miss the tournament later this year.

-- We're an 8-8 team, Patriot Nation.

-- Embattled quarterback Michael Vick finally came full circle to regain a starting position on an NFL roster.

-- He quickly lost it after sustaining a rib injury diving for the goal line yesterday.

-- Karma: 1. Michael Vick: 0.

-- There's no truth to the rumor that Adam Richman's popular show Man vs. Food will be renamed Man vs. Coronary Disease next season.

-- I got dibs on his host spot when he eventually drops.

-- Quote of the Week goes to Big Slick for his enlightened observation as we started day-drinking following an aggressive night of debauchery, "I don't know if this is possible, but I think I'm hung over AND drunk."

-- There's no truth to the rumor that The Town's climatic shoot out at Fenway Park was loosely based on Theo Epstein and Larry Lucchino's troubled negotiations following the disappointing 2005 season.

-- Cement Shoe Pick of the Week is Pats/Miami Over @ 47.5. Brady needs to throw 3 TDs just to keep the game competitive.

-- His hair will have to throw a few as well to give us a chance at a win.

-- Memo from my blog's Department of Redundancy Department: Mos Def's Umi Says transcends all musical tastes, generations, genres and,when you listen to every word, it inspires.

-- Be inspired.