Passion for the game

Apparently my passion for and knowledge of the game of baseball is a cut above the norm.

We went to Saturday's game where the Indians came back to beat the dreaded Yanks! Saturday, before the game even began, the emotional roller coaster left the gate.

The Indians have a phenomenal multi-media, video department. The videos which play before and during the game bring chills (at least to me!).

My favorite so far this year is a wonderful piece to the music of Matchbox 20's 'How far we've come' where the editor takes a look back at our young guys...and throughout the song dissolves from when our kids were in the minors to where they are today.

I do not do justice to the piece with my explanation. However, by the end of the montage, tears were streaming.

Likewise Sunday, the outcome may not have been quite as pleasant BUT the game itself was a gem! It was a great baseball game. It's unfortunate that C.C. lost because he was on fire. Likewise to Mien Wang's effort. Mom and I just enjoy watching our Indians and the game of baseball. Even if we lose, if it was a good game, we're overjoyed to have been part of the whole baseball experience!

However, as I chatted with various folks on Monday about Sunday's game, I learned that my passion is not shared by most.

If the 'W' eludes us, the game was a bust (for many).

How tragic. I feel sorry for those who can not just enjoy life, minute-by-minute, play-by-play, moment-to-moment with those around us and those we love without some payoff.

Life is too short to gauge life's success and relevance by wins or losses, final stats, a title, a rank, monetary status--only tangibles!

I've learned that it's the intangibles in life that give us the most happiness while bringing us the greatest satisfaction!

Try it some time!