James, aren't you the Michael Mann fan and have you read anything about this alleged Collateral 2 project? I can't find if Stuart Beattie is likewise attached or not. I'm also fascinated about the decision process whereby you and Philip end up at only the one Y'alls game?
I was very into it when I lived in Colorado years ago. I actually had a natal chart done there by a professional who wrote and sold books on the subject. It was right on. I've always been fascinated by astrology and can oftentimes determine ones sign just based on mannerisms. But no, I do not do charts. I was found to be somewhere between Einstein and Mickey Mouse. I feel I'm getting closer to Mickey Mouse every year...lol
Nice pinch hitting today. Regardless where the passion was kindled consider yourself lucky that you have someone to have a catch with. This is something that both of you will not forget. Thank you for your service to our country and us mobsters.
Loved this column. Nice to be reminded that dads and boys have a healthy relationship. You are so lucky to have a Taurus. They are gifted with perseverance, love, loyalty, patience, yet powerful to get things done, very loving and stubborn at times, but only in a good way. I know because my daughter is a Taurus and is very successful in business. Wherever she worked, she was loyal and diligent and gave each job her full attention and earned her raises. She started a non profit business which has been very successful over several years as her true gift is caring about others, and loving the joy of giving. Plus, she is always joyful and fun, and now gives me Daughter Mother talks instead of the other way around. She became an adult when she was about 13, while I, alas, am still the child.
Enjoy every moment with your son. I am so happy to hear he is into baseball and uses the internet to improve his knowledge and hopefully can surround himself with others who want to go out and play, just for fun. Hopefully Purdue has a baseball team. It was my favorite sport as a child, just playing with the gang every summer. The good memories and fun times. Great share! Thank you.
Playing pitch and catch with your kid, or any kid for that matter, is a fun and bonding use of time. I was one of 4 brothers, along with a group of neighborhood kids, that played baseball from post breakfast until sunset most days during our summer breaks from school, except when we played on Little League teams (our dad was our coach) or were at the local swimming pool.
My wife and I coached our kids’ teams. Our son left baseball early, our daughter played softball all through high school. Great memories all the way around. I loved hitting long fly balls to our “part time daughters” after softball practice. We helped develop some talented athletes. Our girls dominated our local high school softball team lineup. We were very proud of them.
I wish you and your son a great youth baseball experience!
Good work Dad. Good job today. I’ve been taking my kids who are 5/7/9 since they were toddlers. We have a brick at the stadium and go to 6-8 games per year, all of which require 3-5 innings playing wiffleball, climbing the swing set, and standing in line for food.
It’s not exactly a relaxing day at the park, but it’s our thing. I tell them when we stand over the brick: come back here to this spot, no matter what, all three of you, when you’re my age and I’m gone and remember all the good times we had at Reds games.
Now let’s get a win today so the fans don’t boo the team and ownership like Thursday. Sounded like Bungles fans from 3 short years ago.
WOW!! Talk about life is good!! I had to look at my watch and my calendar both. What day is it? A TML on a Saturday! Keep spoiling us. With any luck, maybe they will become daily! Thank you!!
Wonderful job! Phillip sounds like a great kid! Enjoy the Reds, even if they suck, young man, because you will cherish the memories of these times later in life! I loved the '82 Reds, and they were the worst ever Reds team.
That father/son bond can be fragile, but if cultivated, can be one of life’s richest and most meaningful experiences. I enjoyed your words. Haven’t thought of Huey Lewis in ions...pop wonder that he was!
Excellent. Especially the subtle statement of chili rebellion. (Said as a small-c catholic when it comes to to my taste in Cincinnati chili - I love them all.) My older nephew has been a baseball nut from the word go, God bless him. The younger? Played a couple seasons of youth soccer and teeball, but after age 6 had no interested in sports at all. Until he was about 13 and found youtube, at which point he signed up for his 7th-grade hoops team. He still plays in a rec league and watches the Cavs like it's his job. He's also become a Bengals fan on a similar level, which was a joy to his Who-Dey loving mom & dad's hearts.
"...the unspoken bond that is strengthened between a father and son through the act of tossing a ball around."
Nice. And so true!
Interesting.
Fascinating. I love that he works with American Indians. Nothing more spiritual than that.
I agree that baseball caps should be curved and not straight. Also agree that YouTube and Twitter is how kids watch sports. Nice job, James.
James, aren't you the Michael Mann fan and have you read anything about this alleged Collateral 2 project? I can't find if Stuart Beattie is likewise attached or not. I'm also fascinated about the decision process whereby you and Philip end up at only the one Y'alls game?
https://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/Collateral.html
Great read and best of luck to your son!
I've been watching/reliving the 1990 NLCS and World Series on YouTube the last few days. The rabbit holes on that site never cease to amaze.
I was very into it when I lived in Colorado years ago. I actually had a natal chart done there by a professional who wrote and sold books on the subject. It was right on. I've always been fascinated by astrology and can oftentimes determine ones sign just based on mannerisms. But no, I do not do charts. I was found to be somewhere between Einstein and Mickey Mouse. I feel I'm getting closer to Mickey Mouse every year...lol
Nice pinch hitting today. Regardless where the passion was kindled consider yourself lucky that you have someone to have a catch with. This is something that both of you will not forget. Thank you for your service to our country and us mobsters.
Loved this column. Nice to be reminded that dads and boys have a healthy relationship. You are so lucky to have a Taurus. They are gifted with perseverance, love, loyalty, patience, yet powerful to get things done, very loving and stubborn at times, but only in a good way. I know because my daughter is a Taurus and is very successful in business. Wherever she worked, she was loyal and diligent and gave each job her full attention and earned her raises. She started a non profit business which has been very successful over several years as her true gift is caring about others, and loving the joy of giving. Plus, she is always joyful and fun, and now gives me Daughter Mother talks instead of the other way around. She became an adult when she was about 13, while I, alas, am still the child.
Enjoy every moment with your son. I am so happy to hear he is into baseball and uses the internet to improve his knowledge and hopefully can surround himself with others who want to go out and play, just for fun. Hopefully Purdue has a baseball team. It was my favorite sport as a child, just playing with the gang every summer. The good memories and fun times. Great share! Thank you.
Thank you for contributing, well done.
Playing pitch and catch with your kid, or any kid for that matter, is a fun and bonding use of time. I was one of 4 brothers, along with a group of neighborhood kids, that played baseball from post breakfast until sunset most days during our summer breaks from school, except when we played on Little League teams (our dad was our coach) or were at the local swimming pool.
My wife and I coached our kids’ teams. Our son left baseball early, our daughter played softball all through high school. Great memories all the way around. I loved hitting long fly balls to our “part time daughters” after softball practice. We helped develop some talented athletes. Our girls dominated our local high school softball team lineup. We were very proud of them.
I wish you and your son a great youth baseball experience!
Good work Dad. Good job today. I’ve been taking my kids who are 5/7/9 since they were toddlers. We have a brick at the stadium and go to 6-8 games per year, all of which require 3-5 innings playing wiffleball, climbing the swing set, and standing in line for food.
It’s not exactly a relaxing day at the park, but it’s our thing. I tell them when we stand over the brick: come back here to this spot, no matter what, all three of you, when you’re my age and I’m gone and remember all the good times we had at Reds games.
Now let’s get a win today so the fans don’t boo the team and ownership like Thursday. Sounded like Bungles fans from 3 short years ago.
WOW!! Talk about life is good!! I had to look at my watch and my calendar both. What day is it? A TML on a Saturday! Keep spoiling us. With any luck, maybe they will become daily! Thank you!!
Wonderful job! Phillip sounds like a great kid! Enjoy the Reds, even if they suck, young man, because you will cherish the memories of these times later in life! I loved the '82 Reds, and they were the worst ever Reds team.
The Power of love is a curious thing, isn't it?
That father/son bond can be fragile, but if cultivated, can be one of life’s richest and most meaningful experiences. I enjoyed your words. Haven’t thought of Huey Lewis in ions...pop wonder that he was!
Nicely done. Hope the toe dipping leads to lifetime of enjoyment for both of you.
Excellent. Especially the subtle statement of chili rebellion. (Said as a small-c catholic when it comes to to my taste in Cincinnati chili - I love them all.) My older nephew has been a baseball nut from the word go, God bless him. The younger? Played a couple seasons of youth soccer and teeball, but after age 6 had no interested in sports at all. Until he was about 13 and found youtube, at which point he signed up for his 7th-grade hoops team. He still plays in a rec league and watches the Cavs like it's his job. He's also become a Bengals fan on a similar level, which was a joy to his Who-Dey loving mom & dad's hearts.