SOME RANDOM STUFF
So I'm trying to eat healthier.  Lately I've really been enjoying eating pickle slices.  They're kind of a vegetable; they can't be too bad for you, can they?  Well, the truth is...turns out you don't want to eat too many of them:
"The beauty of pickles is in regard to weight control because they are very tasty and very low in calories. However, they do pack a sky-high sodium count. One large dill pickle, for example, contains a mere 16 calories and zero fat and cholesterol BUT unfortunately will also give you half of your day’s sodium allowance (a whopping 1,181 mg) in just a few bites. According to a recent report form the World Health Organization, there is strong evidence of a link between excessive sodium intake and the development of chronic disease (especially high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.). The report recommends that governments around the world institute guidelines to reduce sodium consumption to 2,000 mg per day, or about half of what the typical American consumes."

Kind of the same deal for jalapenos, which I've been enjoying lately too.

On the other hand, I love chicken, and almost never eat it deep-fried anymore, and it is now usually seen to be a real healthy alternative.

Now, back to Moebius Syndrome and related topics:  we often talk here about having to overcome obstacles...but that we can do it.  There is perhaps no better example of overcoming in 20th century American sports history than the story of Pete Gray, who played baseball at the major league level during World War II.  But the story is deeper than that:

"When America went to fight in World War II, many baseball players left the field to take their place in the Armed Services. The absences of players at the top level of the game opened the door for some who might not have otherwise had the opportunity.  One of those is a exceptional athlete who was described as being a fast runner, a proficient fielder and an above average hitter. That description could have been used for many players who have stepped on to the field in Major League Baseball.

Pete Gray, however, was different from the rest. He performed his feats with just one arm.

Gray  lost his arm in truck accident during his youth. He didn't let the injury stop him from playing his favorite game, learning to hit and throw with his left arm.   He found his way onto semi-pro teams in his local area and later joined the Brooklyn Bushwicks. In 1942, he played for Three Rivers of the Canadian-American League and hit .381 in 42 games. 

He moved to Memphis of the Southern Association in 1943 and played centerfield, hitting .289 over the course of the season. In 1944, he put together a season that would get him noticed by Major League scouts. He hit .333 with 5 home runs and stole 68 bases. Baseball writers in the minor league circuit named Gray Player of the Year and the Browns paid $20,000 to Memphis for his contract.  His impact wasn't as great at the Major League level with a higher level of athlete. However, he had moments where he stood out among his peers. He made his debut on April 18, 1945, and collected a hit in 4 at-bats.

On May 20, 1945, he had an incredible performance as the Browns beat the Yankees 10-1 and 5-2 in a doubleheader. Gray had 2 RBI on 3 hits in the first game and scored the winning run in the second game."

Read the whole thing.  It's quite a story.