I am quietly celebrating the first day of baseball season. (By "quietly," of course, I mean yelling with joy at each Mariner hit, run, and great defensive play as they blow their opening game wide open in the ninth inning. It's now 10 to 3, M's over the Angels, and that's why I'm hoarse.) "Opening … Continue reading Opening Day: Baseball Lessons for Life
Seattle Mariners
The perfect game
This weeks's Project Create: This past Saturday afternoon, the M's lost in a shut out. You might have heard. It was against Chicago White Sox pitcher Phillip Humber, who'd been perfect through eight. I was out and about but was able to listen to the ninth inning on the radio. You can imagine - the crowd … Continue reading The perfect game
Miracles can happen, at least in baseball
If you ever find yourself doubting that miracles can happen, just remember this... after a dismal start to the season, the Seattle Mariners won their fifth in a row tonight, all five on the road, handing the Red Sox their first shut out at Fenway in a little more than a year. Doug Fister threw over … Continue reading Miracles can happen, at least in baseball
We interrupt this novel: Tribute to Dave Niehaus
It is six thirty pm Wednesday, November 10, and we've known for a little more than an hour that Dave Niehaus, voice of the Seattle Mariners, passed away today. It seems a heart attack took him from his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his game. And from all of us who counted on his … Continue reading We interrupt this novel: Tribute to Dave Niehaus
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 