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A Walk off in Kinston amid Irene’s Destruction
I went to Kinston last night to see the Kinston Indians during their final home stand of their 25 years in this historic Eastern North Carolina town. Next year the Indians will move to Zebulon NorthCarolinawhere they will be called … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, natural disasters, Politics
Putting the World back in Order: Baseball Movies Tonight
“Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up.” Sharon Olds “Don’t tell me about the world. Not today. It’s springtime and they’re knocking baseball around fields where the grass is damp … Continue reading
A Visit from My Dad
Is there a heaven? Oh yeah. It’s the place where dreams come true. John Kinsella: Is this heaven? Ray Kinsella: It’s Iowa. John Kinsella: Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven. [John starts to walk away] Ray Kinsella: Is there … Continue reading
Padre Steve’s Favorite Baseball Movies
I love all things baseball as my regular readers can tell you. In fact God speaks to me through baseball, even baseball movies when I cannot get to a ball park. Of course as most readers know I am also … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, film, sports and life
Dad’s Gift of Baseball to Me…a New Season Begins
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal.” George Will Harbor Park Baseball has always been a source of enjoyment for … Continue reading
