I actually don't follow baseball then again I don't follow any sport. I like playing sports but I don't care for watching unless maybe it's my kids playing. This often confuses many especially other men so I explain it this way....
Do you like steak? (assuming a yes response)
Do you like going to a top tier steak house like Ruth Christ, cutting into a perfect looking perfectly cooked steak and eating it? (assuming a yes response)
Would you like to sit across the table eating a hot dog and drinking over priced beer while you watch someone else eat that steak?
By this point they get it and go "Ohh, I see". 😊 I would never begrudge anyone else for liking to watch sports I just don't care for it and it's likely saved me a LOT of money over my lifetime as sports are expensive.
SC - And don't forget... CLIMATE in baseball is incredibly important, no really we have "science" and "experts" to tell you....
1. abrupt climate change (from Citrus-Cactus training to home) will affect their play
2. a radical change in air masses can be hazardous and cause more injuries viz hammies
3. if they can't hit It’s more about the cold rather than the rustiness
YGTBFKM and you can't make this shit up, but they do. Not even opening day of the National Pastime IS SACRED. A special place in hell awaits these reprobates Mr. Mulder.
I really enjoyed this blog today. Mike Trout's video was also touching. I've played a lot of sports in my lifetime, but usually my enthusiasm far outstripped my abilities... But I learned all those important lessons, and they've helped me in my daily life. So thank you for reminding me of all those great times I had.
Good piece. I tried a few sports but found my home in band, which was not restricted to a single academic level and so I was able to make some amazing friends, some of whom I am fortunate to still have and roam the stacks. Playing music in a group, marching at a high level while doing so, or setting the stylings as a lead trumpet in stage band, also taught lessons, personal and group.
I'd write more, but I'm heading to the Y to play pickleball right now.
Quick note on pickleball, which is the fastest growing sport in America.
1. It is a game you can play until you're 100.
2. Playing singles, I've had my heart rate at 176--which is past max HR for a 50-somthing. It is/can be as athletic and competitive as one wants.
3. IMHO the most important part: As adults many/most of us forget to play. There is little point to being a fit without doing the things that fitness allows. Skiing. Surfing. Running. PLAYING SPORTS. The beauty of pickleball is almost a zero chance of energy--but the same joy, unbridled zest of PLAY.
I grew up in central CA. It was HOT. But, we played outside year round. It was great. Where I grew up, all the kids--or at least all the kids I hung out with--would get to school nearly an hour before school started--this was the biggest chunk of 'recess time' we had. We would play whatever sport was in season--but almost never baseball actually--soccer, football, basketball, and playground variations of both--until class. This only ended when we got drivers licenses.
When I leave the house for the Y to play pickleball, I feel just like that 6th grader heading to play football in the early mornings.
1974 5th grade me and buddies skipped school, rode our bikes to the L-Station, getting off at Addison for the Cubs home opener. At dinner that night my Mom asked "How was school today?" and I thought I was in big trouble with my Dad, I said "Great" and all my Mom said was "That's nice".
I wish the recipients of his largesse were forced to disgorge their ill-gotten gains. While I'm wishing, I wish that the Ukrainian oligarchs who invested with him were publicly identified and given vacations in Moscow.
From the linked article: "“Sam’s an incredibly kind-hearted and generous person,” "
I hate how people use the word "incredibly" that way. It sounds false,although I suppose everyone already knows this is the case. Are we obligated to believe this guy (the lawyer) because he can say "incredible" with a straight face? We could also say that such language it is nothing but distracting verbal garbage. Word-garbage? Why believe a person just because they can successfully say some stupid word ---even the awesome word "incredible"? (So I checked who it was. It was this guy: " Mr. Bankman-Fried’s attorney Marc Mukasey sought to portray the FTX founder as a well-meaning “awkward math nerd.” ") All rhetoric... right?
Finally got to this. I take advantage of my delay to comment on the first few days of the new season thusly:
MLB, the new NHL.
I actually don't follow baseball then again I don't follow any sport. I like playing sports but I don't care for watching unless maybe it's my kids playing. This often confuses many especially other men so I explain it this way....
Do you like steak? (assuming a yes response)
Do you like going to a top tier steak house like Ruth Christ, cutting into a perfect looking perfectly cooked steak and eating it? (assuming a yes response)
Would you like to sit across the table eating a hot dog and drinking over priced beer while you watch someone else eat that steak?
By this point they get it and go "Ohh, I see". 😊 I would never begrudge anyone else for liking to watch sports I just don't care for it and it's likely saved me a LOT of money over my lifetime as sports are expensive.
Good news all!
Republicans Score Win in Court Battle Over Pennsylvania Ballot Requirements:
Mail-in ballots without dates, or with incorrect dates, SHOULD NOT be counted, federal appeals court rules.
Expect wailing and gnashing of #WokeAuthoritarinLeft-ist teeth today.
SC - And don't forget... CLIMATE in baseball is incredibly important, no really we have "science" and "experts" to tell you....
1. abrupt climate change (from Citrus-Cactus training to home) will affect their play
2. a radical change in air masses can be hazardous and cause more injuries viz hammies
3. if they can't hit It’s more about the cold rather than the rustiness
YGTBFKM and you can't make this shit up, but they do. Not even opening day of the National Pastime IS SACRED. A special place in hell awaits these reprobates Mr. Mulder.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/phillies-and-braves-are-experiencing-climate-change-firsthand-and-it-may-affect-their-play/ar-BB1kBY4G
I really enjoyed this blog today. Mike Trout's video was also touching. I've played a lot of sports in my lifetime, but usually my enthusiasm far outstripped my abilities... But I learned all those important lessons, and they've helped me in my daily life. So thank you for reminding me of all those great times I had.
Good piece. I tried a few sports but found my home in band, which was not restricted to a single academic level and so I was able to make some amazing friends, some of whom I am fortunate to still have and roam the stacks. Playing music in a group, marching at a high level while doing so, or setting the stylings as a lead trumpet in stage band, also taught lessons, personal and group.
Excellent! And yes I’m thrilled that SBF will do time. Justice for at least one of the many thieves in our broken country 🙏🏻💯♥️
Mets fan here... cue the laugh track. My opening day is delayed.
Watching the Texas Rangers now. 2/2 bottom of 8th.
Sports and pets have kept me alive.
I'd write more, but I'm heading to the Y to play pickleball right now.
Quick note on pickleball, which is the fastest growing sport in America.
1. It is a game you can play until you're 100.
2. Playing singles, I've had my heart rate at 176--which is past max HR for a 50-somthing. It is/can be as athletic and competitive as one wants.
3. IMHO the most important part: As adults many/most of us forget to play. There is little point to being a fit without doing the things that fitness allows. Skiing. Surfing. Running. PLAYING SPORTS. The beauty of pickleball is almost a zero chance of energy--but the same joy, unbridled zest of PLAY.
I grew up in central CA. It was HOT. But, we played outside year round. It was great. Where I grew up, all the kids--or at least all the kids I hung out with--would get to school nearly an hour before school started--this was the biggest chunk of 'recess time' we had. We would play whatever sport was in season--but almost never baseball actually--soccer, football, basketball, and playground variations of both--until class. This only ended when we got drivers licenses.
When I leave the house for the Y to play pickleball, I feel just like that 6th grader heading to play football in the early mornings.
God Bless Sport.
bsn
1974 5th grade me and buddies skipped school, rode our bikes to the L-Station, getting off at Addison for the Cubs home opener. At dinner that night my Mom asked "How was school today?" and I thought I was in big trouble with my Dad, I said "Great" and all my Mom said was "That's nice".
RIP Mom
Love it when you get all philosophical and stuff.
Lovely essay. Reminds me of my late father, a 'semi-pro' player, accountant, and lifelong baseball lover.
I wish the recipients of his largesse were forced to disgorge their ill-gotten gains. While I'm wishing, I wish that the Ukrainian oligarchs who invested with him were publicly identified and given vacations in Moscow.
It looks pretty nice in Dodger Stadium. Cardinals getting their ass kicked.
From the linked article: "“Sam’s an incredibly kind-hearted and generous person,” "
I hate how people use the word "incredibly" that way. It sounds false,although I suppose everyone already knows this is the case. Are we obligated to believe this guy (the lawyer) because he can say "incredible" with a straight face? We could also say that such language it is nothing but distracting verbal garbage. Word-garbage? Why believe a person just because they can successfully say some stupid word ---even the awesome word "incredible"? (So I checked who it was. It was this guy: " Mr. Bankman-Fried’s attorney Marc Mukasey sought to portray the FTX founder as a well-meaning “awkward math nerd.” ") All rhetoric... right?