IF I NEVER GET BACK- (March 2015)

[Mordechai]

Paul wrote: "I have no problem with Clara Antonia. I like her just as presented, a minor character who brings a major element..."

I didn't say I had a problem with her. But she needs to be explained, especially in light of (view spoiler)[her reappearing in the future. (hide spoiler)] I want to read the book that explains it. That's not a problem, that's interest!

[Mordechai]

I'm reading a book called Book of Humorous Quotations (Wordsworth Reference),, and I found there this quote: "Whoever wants to know the hearts and minds of America had better learn baseball." -- Jacques Barzun (1907-2012, he was an historian and an expert on baseball, classical music, and much more, according to Wikipedia).

I don't think it is so true anymore, not like when I was young, for example, in the early seventies, when we Yankee fans knew the Yankees stunk but still loved them anyway.

In the early nineties I worked in a Jewish book store, which featured many books about Jewish culture and our heritage, . One day, two friends, a non-Jew and a Jew, walked into the store. During our conversation, as we spoke of how kids today know only video games and don't play ball anymore, the non-Jew joked that sometimes he beats up teenagers just to teach them about their cultural heritage.

[Nathan, First Tiger]

I was very much enjoyed reading about the passion for baseball that built up in this era. I was also really impressed with the skill level and athleticism described in the book. There was a lot of physicality described here that makes me admire the early players. I also like how high scoring the games were. That would have been a lot more entertaining than the current version of the sport. Sam mentioned that there was none of the stalling that goes on between pitches like we have now either. I would have liked to see such a fast paced game.

[Nathan, First Tiger]

I liked the supernatural elements overall. It was interesting to think that a ghost might (view spoiler)[ help you get away from a grave robbery in order to send his child's grandmother home to be buried in Ireland. Made me think about the family ties we have, even among the deceased, and how much they might wish to influence the present. (hide spoiler)]

[Paul]

Mordechai wrote: " we Yankee fans knew the Yankees stunk but still loved them anyway. ..."

I can understand. My brothers and I never did forgive the Dodgers for abandoning Brooklyn. Way back when.

[Mordechai]

Paul wrote: "My brothers and I never did forgive the Dodgers for abandoning Brooklyn. Way back when. "

You actually remember them moving? That was when? In 1957? Okay, no reason that's impossible. Except that I was born in '62, and I know that there was no world in existence before I was born. ;)

[Nathan, First Tiger]

Happy Opening Day everybody!!

(Go Rays!)