I love being near an outfield right after it has been mowed. The stripes and designs in the grass. The allergy-inducing aroma. Every blade practically perfect.
There were a couple of occasions when I worked for the Springfield Cardinals ...
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Day #16
I first met Josh on YouTube, thanks to this incredible video about KC barbecue.
Josh is a red-bearded rapping elementary school teacher who is excellent at the chaotic card-game Nertz, Settlers of Catan, and The Resistance. He loves the ...
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Day #15
For today’s game of catch, I wish I lived in KC again. I wish I could have played catch with Bob Kendrick at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and hear his stories of the friendship of Jackie Robinson and Dr. King.
(Photo credit to Bob ...
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Day #14
In the epic words of Ernie Banks, "Let’s play two!"
Many thanks to friends Kristie, Harper, Atticus, Radley, and daughter Sophie who agreed to play catch in the snow when services at church were canceled.
Also, thanks for chocolate chip ...
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Day #13
My favorite Twitter account for the first two weeks of 2018 is Thoughts of Dog (@dog_feelings). In this account, the dog, who has incredible Twitter skills, calls those who take the time to play his “frens.” That cracks me up.
My fren Amy ...
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