Let’s start by ignoring statements made by the polarized left-wing and right-wing media about whether America is great or non-great. To seriously consider whether the USA is a great country, we should employ the methods of the most serious and… Read More ›
Stories
Doby’s Hug Better Than Jackie’s
[BACKGROUND NOTE: This is a letter I wrote to the Wall St Journal discussing an article published in WSJ. The 20 Aug 2022 WSJ article followed a similar 13 Aug story by ESPN. Each author expressed skepticism about a famous… Read More ›
Free Speech (a story)
After a life in business, here I was walking back into a classroom, with a old leather briefcase, clad in tan corduroy pants, penny loafers, and a sweater. I had passed on the tweed jacket in my closet. At last,… Read More ›
Baseball on the Radio (1944-2022)
It is late in the day. From my porch, I can see the sun moving toward the horizon. I am thinking I have spent a lot of time on this planet, more time than most who still have their wits…. Read More ›
Ragged Old Flag, Part I
“Is this really a thing? How do you even know it exists?” As my daughter Sylvie spoke her bright green eyes sparkled with a challenge. My son Kenny joined her with a puzzled, skeptical look. I started to respond. “I… Read More ›
My Brother’s Kids Wake Up to Woke
A warm wind blows across my backyard as I relax into a gin and tonic. It is in the 80’s with some sun and some shade. You can take your pick. As I think about getting a ball game on… Read More ›
Art and Science in Baseball
Art and Science in Baseball 2021 While statistics were always a staple in baseball, the use of in-depth stats by the Oakland Athletics started a trend in professional baseball that shows no signs of letting up. As we approach the… Read More ›
Early Experience with “Social Justice” (1969)
On August 12, 1969, I reported for my first real job in research at Shell Oil Company. I had gone to school for 19 years, got a couple of science degrees, and I was nearing 25. Life seemed to be… Read More ›
Enlightened Self-Interest (1957)
In 1957, I was 4’11” tall, entering the 9th grade, and still shorter than many girls. I tried hard at basketball, the big sport at our school that couldn’t afford football. It was tough going being short and slow, but… Read More ›
My Life as a Kid (1951-1961)
For 11 years, 1951-1961, my school was a squarish, 3 storey, red brick facility in Logan Falls, Ohio built in 1927 after a fire destroyed the previous wooded school building. According to local legend, the school board conspired to burn… Read More ›
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