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October 27, 2008

The Convert

I decided to use Seesmic to make this post because I think the screaming-induced rasp in my voice lends it legitimacy.

Dear Boston Red Sox Fans...With love from Philadelphia and the Phils fans.

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October 26, 2008

Enjoy the Game

As I walked through the turnstile into Citizens Bank Park tonight, the guy that swiped my ticket told me to enjoy the game. 

I told him to do the same.

A few steps into the stadium later, it struck me that the fact that he was working the gate at the game didn't necessarily mean he would get to go inside and watch.  In fact, if he was watching the door, maybe he wouldn't get to go in at all.

Yikes.

I was worried for him.  That would be rough to be so close to the action and not quite get to participate.

So I turned around, maneuvered back against the tide of the crowd, tapped in him on the shoulder, and asked him if he had to man the turnstile throughout the game.

Oh no, he said.  I'll be in there with you.  Someone takes over for me after the fourth inning, and I'll be running inside as soon as he arrives.

Made me smile.

As did just about EVERYTHING about the game.
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October 09, 2008

Conversation with a Red Sox Fan

me:  he said they might send him to the brig if he tries anything tricky like that
   and by the brig i assume he means guantanamo
Martha:  what other brig is there really
me:  that's the big one
   kinda like people call ny "the city"
   same deal
Martha:  or philly "the town with the worst sports teams"
me:  exactly
   not as catchy, your example
Martha:  but hits home
me:  see you in the world series
Martha:  now that would be fun
me:  yeah it would
   although i don't like rooting against papelbon
   i love that guy
Martha:  who doesn't
   th