Baseball

The search for the third Captain Springfield is underway. The social media contest originated through a News-Leader brainstorm. Matt Simpson of OTC won the first competition in 2016. Representative Crystal Quade was elected last year. I ...
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To attempt any kind of every-day-of-the-year project, you have to be slightly crazy. Playing catch in -15 degree wind chills. Crazy. Driving 5,000 miles to connect with catch-playing friends. Crazy. And I know the people who **have yet ...
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“If I could have done anything, I would have been a baseball player,” Professor Dan said. As soon as Dan said this I knew I had made a new friend, even if he was wearing a Cardinals hat. Long before he had educational aspirations, Dan ...
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On January 6, before I had any idea what I was doing or what this project would become or where it would take me and my family, I played catch with Thor. Friends who are also superheroes are in short supply. He met me near the Miracle ...
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It will be July 26th (or so) before my family is back together again. Jamie and Sophie left this morning to go to youth camp at Logan Valley Christian Retreat, one of the best retreat centers on the planet. Matt (Day #35) is on staff and ...
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