Young Nolan Ryan on a 2011 baseball card.  Maybe they should have used a more current picture, like this one:

Now if I could just find the time to finish opening my 2011 cards…

Both Eric Hosmer and Brandon Belt debuted last season.  Both are big left-handed first basemen.  I’m not sure what else they have in common to make them a “Diamond Duo”.  They don’t even play in the same league.

On a side note, Brandon Belt has a very intimidating nickname.  It’s “Baby Giraffe”.

They call this card a “Cognac Diamond Anniversary Short Print”…

…and they wonder why regular people don’t collect baseball cards anymore.

So did steroids help him get the MVP award last season, or is it all just a big misunderstanding?

Combined, these two guys made almost $50 million last year.  They are truly treated like royalty in New York.

I have here C.J. Wilson’s 2002 rookie card, back when he was a minor leaguer.  He’s been making headlines recently after pitching in the World Series in October (and losing), then signing a 5-year $77.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last week.

Sumatra Mandheling

Lexington Coffee Roasters

This cup has sort of a burnt orange peel taste to it.  Very juicy and pleasing to drink.  This would make a great breakfast coffee or go well with some light pastries in the afternoon.  8/10

Bali Kintamani

Lexington Coffee Roasters

Very sweet strawberry aroma with the sourness of red wine.  Very light and subtle.  I made the mistake of adding cream and sugar, which completely drowned out the coffee flavors.  7/10