Baseball

I had the opportunity to help out Jeff (Day #164) and The Mystery Hour prepare for a taping. I’m a fan of learning about life behind-the-scenes, whether watching chefs cook or listening to musicians practice or eavesdropping on ...
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“Have time for a therapy catch on Thursday?” The text from Aaron (Days #170 and #209) caught me completely by surprise. I honestly didn’t think we’d see each other again in 2018. “I’m in town for my grandma’s funeral and would love to ...
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(Photo credit: Baseball Seams Co.) I loved writing Miles’s story for America at the Seams. He and his dad, Clayton, and the Omaha Storm Chasers represented the state of Nebraska with a tale of courageous hope. Miles was diagnosed with Stage ...
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The Rookie. A League of Their Own. 42. Field of Dreams. All of the above are baseball movies I’ve connected to this year simply through a game of catch. And now Moneyball can be added to the list. Well, kinda.* In January of 2002, ...
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(Left to right: Ryan R., Ryan C., Tom, Coach Hartley, Me.) I’ve driven by the field taking Kaylea to violin lessons or Sophie to taekwondo, but I’d never seen it in person. The FED is one of the newest baseball fields in Springfield and ...
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