Category Archives: Baseball and Life

‘The Hardest Thing to do in All of Sports, Without Question, Is to Hit a Baseball.” Ted Williams

Posted on February 28, 2016 by fenwaypark100

This one is for baseball coaches at every level. I have been knocking around a baseball field with kids for the better part of three decades. They have ranged in age from five to 20, from T-Ball to high school. … Continue reading →

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For My Valentine…”And Think Not That You Can Guide the Course of Love, for Love, if it Finds You Worthy, Shall Guide Your Course.” Kahlil Gibran

Posted on February 14, 2016 by fenwaypark100

I will never forget the first time I saw her, an image of resplendent beauty, life’s definition of perfection, a visage from far beyond the mortal realm. The crystalline glow which emanated from all that she was, touched me and I stood … Continue reading →

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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” Abraham Lincoln

Posted on February 12, 2016 by fenwaypark100

Today marks the 206th anniversary of the birth of the greatest president in American history. There is no better American story of strength and perseverance than that the 16th president. To honor him, I decided to share with you this … Continue reading →

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Hold the Rope…..

Posted on February 3, 2016 by fenwaypark100

One of the great things about living in Florida is that as February begins, we are now entering our third week of baseball season. In one more week the real games will begin! Nothing much better than the fact that high school baseball … Continue reading →

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“Commitment is What Transforms a Promise into Reality” Abraham Lincoln

Posted on January 22, 2016 by fenwaypark100

Last weekend I made my first post in quite a while. It had been since my trip to Cooperstown for a book signing at the Hall of Fame and the induction of the class of 2015; that included the incomparable Pedro. … Continue reading →

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“The Energy of the Mind is the Essence of Life”…Aristotle

Posted on January 17, 2016 by fenwaypark100

Hello again, I’ve been away for a while, the whys of which I will clarify in a post this week, but first I must tell you a story. Surprised? From time to time I have written here about the Venice … Continue reading →

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“Pitching always beats batting — and vice-versa.” Yogi Berra

Posted on August 7, 2015 by fenwaypark100

Last Saturday August 1, 2015 baseball history was made. For the first time the reigning league MVP’s faced each other in a game. Well it’s sorta true. Thanks to the not so great idea of interleague play, it happened during the regular … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Parade…..

Posted on July 31, 2015 by fenwaypark100

I am back in Florida, arriving Wednesday following two days of driving which included the wonder of the Shenandoah Valley. There is a serenity in weaving through mountain roads and for good measure I encountered a thunder storm or two, a rainbow, a double … Continue reading →

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The Magical History Tour Continues…..ADAMS DAY!

Posted on July 23, 2015 by fenwaypark100

Yesterday our personal Magical History Tour continued. It was ADAMS Day which included Jake and Brady ADAMS, along with cousins, Addy, “Yeagan” and Quinn visiting the Abigail ADAMS house in North Weymouth, the birth houses of both John ADAMS and John … Continue reading →

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“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature….. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Helen Keller

Posted on July 12, 2015 by fenwaypark100

My dad once told me that there are two types of people in the world. There are those who kick the $#!% out of life and those who let life kick the $#!% out of them. You have to decide … Continue reading →

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