Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Church of Baseball

I believe in the church of baseball. I’ve tried all of the major religions and most of the minor ones. I’ve worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, trees, mushrooms and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there are 108 … Continue reading

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What “Crash” Davis Believes

…I don’t believe in quantum physics when it comes to matters of the heart…Well I believe in the soul, the cock, the pussy, the small of a woman’s back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good Scotch, that the novels … Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Baseball

A good friend of mine used to say, ‘This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes it rains.’ Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh, … Continue reading

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Great Things in Baseball

I see great things in baseball. It’s our game, the American game. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us. Walt Whitman, as quoted by the character, Annie Savoy, in the movie Bull Durham  

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If You Ask For My Opinion

Re-posted from https://momentarylapseofsanity.com/

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