Monthly Archives: July 2024

TRADITION…”Because of our traditions, everybody knows who they are.” Tevye of Anatevka

Posted on July 21, 2024 by fenwaypark100

The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word tradition as “the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation especially by oral communication.” June 27th, 2024 marked the 26th year since the passing of my dad. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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OF ALL-STAR GAMES, STREAKS AND PURSUITS… “The best of times, the worst of times.” Charles Dickens

Posted on July 15, 2024 by fenwaypark100

The All-Star break is here; a time held baseball tradition that dates back to 1933. For 89 times baseball has paused to celebrate its best players from each league in a one game contest with the prize being simply pride. … Continue reading →

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“CHA CHA” OR “BABY BULL” & “THE SAY HEY KID”…

Posted on July 6, 2024 by fenwaypark100

“Giants Legendary Hall of Famer Dead at 86” the newsfeed said, coming just days after my son’s text which simply read, RIP Willie Mays. Back-to-back cold shot reminders to those of us traversing the back nine of our lives, that … Continue reading →

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