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Stories of Baseball and Learning to be Enthused

Posted on January 8, 2026 by richp45198

     For some, baseball is a spiritual experience. If you remember Game 4 of the 2004 playoffs between the Yankees and the Redsox, you may remember pictures of Redsox fans in the stands clearly praying, especially in the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Me and Baseball

Posted on February 9, 2025 by richp45198

It is February and soon pitchers and catchers will show up for spring training. Along with Dan Shaughnessy and others, my sons and I will assess the possibilities this coming year for my beloved Redsox. Baseball has been a part … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Enthusiasm

Posted on July 16, 2021 by richp45198

One of my favorite sportscasters was Jim McKay of ABC Sports. One of his duties over the years was to host Wide World of Sports on Saturdays. What impressed me about Jim was his capacity to be enthused about any … Continue reading →

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On Baseball

Posted on October 10, 2011 by richp45198

For me, baseball is a spiritual matter. It encompasses most of the themes I’ve discussed so far. I first came to baseball as a spiritual matter back in 1984. I had been sober for a little over a year. While … Continue reading →

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