So true, when I’d return to Seattle in the summer I always would hit a Mariner’s game ~ such a beautiful field, and it would be the perfect place to get back into my ‘Americana’ persona. Love the game, even though you are right it is simple enough, but with so many intricacies.
Back in ’01, I was on the first flight back to the States from HK after 9.11 and after arriving in Seattle I went to the first baseball gameday since 9.11 and the atmosphere was incredible. People were loving the game/life/each other. Really something special.
I had a small group of people from England sitting next to me and tried to explain the game to them throughout…never realized how complex this simple game was. The question they always had was “why is everyone going so mental, nothing happened?!?” and I would just laugh saying it is just the way baseball is. Everything can be celebrated (and dwelled upon), just like life.
Yes, a game that allows us to either watch out of enjoyment or become one with the ball and its players. I love that you use baseball to get back to you, Randall. That is fantastic imagery.
A time when we all leaned into all things American. Emotions filling that stadium, I bet. What a memory for you..
I love that you get it! I would have enjoyed teaching that couple. I took a friend from Brooklyn to his first rodeo back in college. The questions, the looks and the shear enjoyment of the experience through his eyes simply the best! To witness something I love through his virgin eyes of wonderment, well nothing better. Made me fall in love with how I was raised all over again. A proud feeling. Nothing better than experiencing and celebrating life. I couldn’t agree more.
I can imagine you announcing this over the PA, Mark. Haha! A lot of homeruns today. Astros have an uphill climb for sure. Good grief. I sure wish my Cardinals still came to TX. All these new east coast teams are new to me for the most part.
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Love the shot! Were you at a game?
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Thank!! I was yesterday. Astros were spanked by a dadblame east coast team. Perhaps you’ve heard of them…Orioles.
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I have! And I don’t like them. You should have thrown things at them.
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They killed the Astros, Duke. Like my cotton candy? We would have thrown ice or peanut shells!
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And knives!
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Wicked! I won’t do that, you know!!
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Baseball has this nice simplicity; great photo and poem. All fit together so well.
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Thanks, Randall. The sport has a way of calming me. A simple enough game, yet full of important decisions. Life.
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So true, when I’d return to Seattle in the summer I always would hit a Mariner’s game ~ such a beautiful field, and it would be the perfect place to get back into my ‘Americana’ persona. Love the game, even though you are right it is simple enough, but with so many intricacies.
Back in ’01, I was on the first flight back to the States from HK after 9.11 and after arriving in Seattle I went to the first baseball gameday since 9.11 and the atmosphere was incredible. People were loving the game/life/each other. Really something special.
I had a small group of people from England sitting next to me and tried to explain the game to them throughout…never realized how complex this simple game was. The question they always had was “why is everyone going so mental, nothing happened?!?” and I would just laugh saying it is just the way baseball is. Everything can be celebrated (and dwelled upon), just like life.
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Yes, a game that allows us to either watch out of enjoyment or become one with the ball and its players. I love that you use baseball to get back to you, Randall. That is fantastic imagery.
A time when we all leaned into all things American. Emotions filling that stadium, I bet. What a memory for you..
I love that you get it! I would have enjoyed teaching that couple. I took a friend from Brooklyn to his first rodeo back in college. The questions, the looks and the shear enjoyment of the experience through his eyes simply the best! To witness something I love through his virgin eyes of wonderment, well nothing better. Made me fall in love with how I was raised all over again. A proud feeling. Nothing better than experiencing and celebrating life. I couldn’t agree more.
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Yep, there is an appreciation that we tend to forget until we bring someone else into what it is we enjoy.
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You said that beautifully. May we never tire of those moments and find a way to live our days through those eyes.
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Rounding second base, looks like there’s a good chance for a triple. Outfielder slips! Try for the inside-the-park-homer, Audrey!
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I can imagine you announcing this over the PA, Mark. Haha! A lot of homeruns today. Astros have an uphill climb for sure. Good grief. I sure wish my Cardinals still came to TX. All these new east coast teams are new to me for the most part.
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Having a team switch from NL to AL like the Astros, Audrey, it’s just not fair to the fans.
I was going for the announcer bit with my comment. Glad you liked it!
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It really isn’t fair, Mark. Drives me nuts already and its early.
I did!! Very nice.
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Nice summary of life. 🙂
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Thank you, John. You caught that? Nice!!
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Pass the peanuts and crackerjack please.
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Of course…hold my maragrita.
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Can I have a sip?
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Yes of course, but why did you drink yours so fast? You amaze me. How does your brain not freeze over?
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The one and only true American gameplay. Discard football and come back home. 🙂
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Yes, Salva. It truly is an American game, which uses muscle and mind always. Perfect!
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😀
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