Top-5 Mac Musings – July 29, 2025

R.I.P. RYNO
Received an urgent text from my best friend George this afternoon that legendary Cub Ryne Sandberg had passed away at 65 after a long battle with prostate cancer. A Spokane native, Sandberg was one of the “big three” local sports legends, joining John Stockton and Mark Rypien while I was attending Gonzaga in the late 1990s. (Yes… I am that old.) 

One of the great things about life in pre-internet times was watching TV in the student union and WGN was always on and so were the Cubbies with Sandberg playing a prominent role. Legendary broadcaster Harry Caray was always at his best (or worst depending on perspective) when discussing the 10-time All-Star.

As always, cancer sucks. And guys, please get screened and checked. Your prostate will thank you.

And now onto my Top-5 Musings for Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

1. When stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, what is the absolute maximum number of cars you will allow to merge in front of you before you stop? 
2. I think mine is 2.5. I freely admit I have prejudices based on certain car types.
3. For the record those car types are… 
   1. Any Tesla
   2. Especially the abominable “cybertruck”
   3. Jaguars
   4. Late model Prius
4. Was thinking today about what one television show that would be so much more relevant today that it was when it initially aired? My first thought: “Spin City”. Michael J. Fox is one of my favorite actors and humans ever. 
5. But the reality is I would pick “Nightline” with Ted Koppel. Imagine a time when journalists attacked wrongdoing and held politicians in check regardless of party affiliation. Sounds like an impossible dream now.

BONUS TOP-FIVE: Best Michael J. Fox Roles

1. Marty McFly – Back to the Future franchise
2. Alex P. Keaton – Family Ties
3. Mike Flaherty – Spin City
4. Lewis Rothschild – American President
5. Dr. Ben Stone – Doc Hollywood

Hon. Mention: Scott Howard – Teen Wolf

QUOTABLE

“Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine.” – Walter Cronkite, CBS News