Baseball

Gandalf said, “All good stories deserve a little embellishment.” If what Gandalf said is true, then Aaron (Day #170) drove from Jacksonville, Florida to Springfield, Missouri on his way to Nashville, Tennessee to play catch with me. “So, ...
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Two hours before game time, I was the only person in the stands at U. S. Ballpark. “Are you the guy?” Logan asked. When I laughed and answered in the affirmative, he came over and shook my hand and welcomed me. Logan was helping set up ...
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On the way home from Field of Dreams, Dad and I found Moonlight Graham. He welcomed us into his home and extended hospitality through a great game of catch. Throws popped loudly in the spacious shaded backyard. A pitcher in college, ...
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A Field of Dreams story, as told by Dad. I could live in Iowa. I drew this conclusion after the 6 hour drive from Kansas City to Dyersville, Iowa. No trash on the roadsides, decent roads, 50 miles between billboards. The state is one big ...
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I did not sleep very well last night; my dreams were about to come true. Dad and I were finally going to the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. I have long-dreamed of seeing the cornstalk-lined outfield and the white two-story ...
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