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#OurCrewOurOctober

October 12, 2018October 11, 2018by Another Slice2 Comments on #OurCrewOurOctober
#OurCrewOurOctober

I remember exactly where I was on October 10, 1982 and, if you were a Milwaukee Brewer fan back then, I bet you do too. I was watching the final game of the American League Championship Series with my friends on the communal TV in Marquette University’s O’Donnell Hall. We jumped to our feet multiple [...]

baseball, summer, The people in our neighborhood, Uncategorized

Take me out to a ball game

June 29, 2016by Another SliceLeave a Comment on Take me out to a ball game
Take me out to a ball game

Summer sounds like baseball. The happy murmur of settling fans, the crack of the bat, the thunk of the ball in a thick leather mitt, the rhythmic clap of the universal cheers. "Peanuts! Popcorn! Cotton Candy!" We spent Monday night at the Timber Rattlers Stadium, along with our 94-year old friend Nai Chang and his [...]

cancer, Uncategorized

Baseball, Cracker Jacks and mom

June 24, 2016December 10, 2017by Another Slice8 Comments on Baseball, Cracker Jacks and mom
Baseball, Cracker Jacks and mom

Our hero would prefer to remain anonymous, but that is not possible. Appleton police officer Jack Taschner's name is central to this story. He shares most of it, all but one letter, with our other friend, Jack Taschler. The former, a retired MLB pitcher, and the latter, a 10-year old boy, also share a passion [...]

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