it is a fine day

as the optimism of spring abounds amid all the good weather of late, i am reminded that it is once again baseball season. the loafing and waiting of winter now over, it is in fact time to get to work. i must admit i haven't had as much opportunity as i'd like thus far to evaluate this year's team, but i hear they are a promising bunch. and when i have made it out to the ballyard to watch the boys in their warm-up routines and impromptu games, i am confirmed that summer is indeed on its way.

and as the local nine begin to work off their winter weight under an ever warming sun, we can all warm ourselves in the moment and make predictions for the coming season. it is a long stretch though, so there's no need to hurry. much like the game itself there is a pace to these things. if you push it too fast you may get ancy and find yourself grinding it out sometime down the stretch. but if you try hard and listen to the rhythm of the game you may just find yourself in step to the beat on a beautiful day enjoying the pastime. so pour yourself a glass of cold lemonade, pull up a chair and stay a while. it is a fine day!