Personal Lives

NY Yankee Baseball

The House that Ruth Built

Baseball is so popular in the United States that it’s called our “National Pastime”.    Since it’s beginning in the early 1800’s it has grown in popularity around the globe.

The professional National League was formed in 1876 and American League in 1900.  Radio stations began broadcasting games during the 1920s because of the growing popularity.

The legendary Babe Ruth joined the NY Yankees in 1920 and began hitting balls farther and got more home runs than any player before.   He made over 50 home runs in 4 different seasons.  Wherever the Yankee’s played, the fans came to see the great Babe.

Throughout the years, the Yankee’s always have star players and win championships.  As the love of baseball spreads around the world, the Yankee’s are leading the way.  The Yankees hire players from Japan and Panama.  Children in Africa proudly wear Yankee baseball caps.

Our culture is enriched by the game of baseball.  Children learn to play in little leagues, teens play in high school.  College scholarships often lead to professional careers.  As a fan, we love to watch the game and follow our local teams.  We have parties and invite our friends over to watch a game.  Baseball is a rich part of our lives.

This year, my local team isn’t doing so well.  It’s frustrating because they were so good last year, but I can always dream about next spring.  I guess that’s what make the sport so great.  Every time you’re up at bat, you get another chance to hit a home run.

Good luck on the next pitch!  Joy

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Cruising from Miami

I began traveling at a very early age.  Seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris when I was 7 is something I will never forget.  I remember standing under it looking up at the iron.  And then we climbed up into it and  went to the observation deck to take pictures.  Later that day we walked up to Montmartre and drew pictures in a notebook, just like Van Gogh did.  The people in France sounded different, the food was different and I was changed forever.

I know that first trip to Europe made me into the Cultural Lover I am today.  As the years pass, I seek out great adventures and I love to learn about new countries to visit.  Exploring new places and making friends with different backgrounds has given me a broader view of my world here in Florida.

One of my favorite quotes is from Ulysses, by Alfred Tennyson – “I am a part of all that I have met”

Written in 1833, Tennyson was speaking about a great ancient voyager, but it also speaks of me, today.  I still have a piece of Paris with me.  When I get frustrated about the economic situation here, I can think about that Eiffel Tower and wonder how the Parisians are dealing with declining markets.  I buy a bottle of Beaujolais and eat brie cheese, somehow I know we’re all in this together and I feel a little better.