Category Archives: Baseball

Batting 1.000

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Roger

In the photo, I’m standing in front of a large tree. I’m bent over, in the classic baseball-card shortstop stance, head up, mitt down. My uniform is a glistening white — I never did anything in that uniform that could … Continue reading →

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Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (5/14/12)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Roger

I’ve always wanted to see a baseball game from a sky box, and now I have. I’d still like to see a Major League game from a sky box, but this was pretty cool. About 20 of us from work … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Already Done Before I Die

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Roger

It’s popular to make lists of “Things I Want To Do Before I Die.” As a lister, I can understand the appeal. But after thinking about it for a while, I decided not to do it for several reasons, which … Continue reading →

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Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Roger

We went with a group from work to see the Cougars. About half an hour before the game began, I got a shot of a couple friends on the field. I decided, as long as I’d gone to the trouble … Continue reading →

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Freeport: Part Six — Little Cubs Field

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Roger

Little Cubs Field is located in a Freeport city park. It’s really very impressive, in a silly sort of way. There is ivy on the outfield walls grown from Wrigley Field cuttings. The Cubs’ retired numbers fly from the flagpoles. … Continue reading →

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