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In other news:  Game 3 of the World Series gets underway in Detroit tonight.   On the mound for the Giants is right handed pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, whose inspirational career has been well cataloged.  But unless you are a member of the Giants Nation, you might not realize the value of Rally Enchiladas.  Pitchers each have their own ritual that either helps them deal with the stress of pitching or lays the right mental foundation for a day on the mound.

CC Sabathia watches movies all day, the morning of a start. 

Ryan eats enchiladas. With red sauce, in case you cared.

Having a ritual prepares your mind for writing, painting, dancing, teaching, whatever.  Here are some notable quirks of some famous folk:

4 Odd Rituals of Famous Minds

1. Fred Rogers kept his weight at 143, which were the number of letters in the words: "I love you."  Besides rising at 5:30 every morning to read, write, study, and pray.
2. Victor Hugo wrote in the buff to keep himself focused on the task at hand.  He had his valet hide his clothes to prevent him from trying to leave the house.
3. Haruki Murakami kept physically fit, which involved a 10 km run, a 1500 meter swim, or both.  Murakami believed writing required intense physical and mental stamina.
4. Benjamin Franklin read and wrote in the tub.  Who knows why.

With Halloween just around the corner, does anyone have a great literary costume?  

Happy Weekend, Folks!  Giants in 6, Baby!