I woke up about two hours before my alarm for no real reason other than I must be transitioning (or have transitioned?) to old. I took care of the pets and skimmed the news and made a quick trip to Wal-Mart for groceries before anyone else ...
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Day #31
I was nervous heading to play catch with MSU Baseball Bears legendary Coach Keith Guttin.
Coach Guttin has:
Won 1,219 games as the head coach (6th among active D1 head coaches).
Coached 17 players who made it to the pros, 2 who won the ...
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Day #30
Cal Ripken Jr. played in 2632 straight games. If I tried to play catch for 2632 straight days, it would take me until March 17, 2025. I would be turning 51 only a few months after that. I would have to learn how to throw left-handed to even ...
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Day #29
I struck out finding a catch-playing friend this morning. I know rejection will be an ongoing part of this project as will the fear that accompanies asking a complete stranger, “Wanna have a catch?”
With only 4 dates officially reserved ...
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Day #28
When I got home from the twilight game of catch there was a new glove waiting for me.
Sean of Painted Gloves told me to contact Brett of Play OK Antiques in my pursuit of a vintage glove suitable for playing catch. Brett, from Connecticut, ...
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