I enjoy the beginning of baseball season. Every team, except for the lowly Tampa Bay Devil Rays, oh wait they were in the World Series last year, make that every team has a chance to win. There is something nice about that.
About a week before the beginning of the season all the TV channels begin showing baseball related movies. I saw The Rookie, A league of Their Own and The Pride of the Yankees. I am watching a show called Curveball: W.P. Kinsella about the author of the novel Shoeless Joe that was eventually turned into the movie Field of Dreams. The documentary shows you don't have to agree with the person to be passionate about their works. In a nutshell, I was disappointed with W.P. and somewhat surprised he could write such a touching story.
I remember my Dad saw the movie Field of Dreams on a Friday night and told me I had to go see it with him on a Saturday. (lots of similarities in this statement) At the time, when I was in my early 20's I am not sure I appreciated all of the themes throughout the movie. I suspect it takes time to understand. I do always remember that my Dad would play catch with me whenever I asked. I hope my kids will continue to learn about the magical themes in this movie as they grow up.
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