As soon as I stepped on the field, I smelled the rain and tried to remember the word that’s used to describe the distinct scent of rain in the air. My mind was blank. Three dogs greeted me convinced I was there to play with them. They were ...
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Day #209
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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Day #208
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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Day #207
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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Day #206 – Part Two – Dad’s Story
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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