Pennant Haiku
The home team did rise
Evil rival foolish and rich
Who will prevail now
Inspired by the LA/Bos trade
NLDS Haiku
Ancient club with lore
Met the home team full of heart
Fate smiled on the Bay
Before Game 1 World Series
Jungle cats are next
The home team will find magic
Zen will lead the way
After Winning the World Series
The nation watched a team
Overlooked underrated
Triumph as one
February marks the start of spring training for Major League Baseball. My beloved Giants are preparing for the grind of another season. For the last twelve years I’ve been able to watch or listen to a majority of their games. There is something about the rhythm of a baseball game that I find relaxing especially during spring training. Knowing that the Arizona sun heats the ballpark to warm but comfortable temperatures brings a smile to my face. The anticipation of another season, the hope of another playoff run, shapes my mood.So, thank you baseball for a shot of optimism.
I’m sure these first few posts will not be Shakespearean. But my goal is to sharpen my writing skills, and possibly entertain. For a while now I’ve been curious about the response I get from people after I say “thank you.” Most of the time the response is “you welcome”, where did the ‘re go? More importantly when did this happen? I hear it in every store, and service business and I’m not sure why it bugs me. Probably not the end of Western Civilization, but maybe it bothers me because it is a another example of a shortcut or lack of attention to detail. Next time I’ll tackle a more pressing subject such as the phony hug and sometime kiss people receive at parties or other social gatherings.
