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Observations From A Baseball Stadium

5/1/2013

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    I had the privilege of attending a minor league baseball game in Fort Wayne, IN yesterday afternoon. First, let me state the stadium is fantastic. It rivals any major league stadium.
    Secondly, it was an absolutely perfect day for baseball watching. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze, the tantalizing smell of hot dogs permeated the air and my daughter and I had great seats. The various colors of clothing, etc. looked like someone had dumped a giant bag of multi-colored confetti in the stands. What more could a person ask for?
    The action on the field was a little slow for a few innings so it became a perfect day for people watching and observations.The well-dressed couple to my right and down a few rows puzzled me. I couldn't decide if it was a man and wife couple or a man and his mother. Either way, they never spoke a single word to each other or looked at each other. He got something to eat while she stayed in her seat, but he never offered a morsel to her. If they were a couple, they were obviously not speaking; if they were parent and adult child, well, shame on them because they weren't speaking either. Maybe it was his mother-in-law and he had been forced to take her to the game. They left together, still not saying a word.
    Directly to my right was a group of 4 men, obviously conducting a business meeting and eating lunch, but not watching the game so much. There were busloads of young children from various schools. They were enjoying it the most.
    Then I watched as a 'person in charge' called a teenage girl up to the top of the stairs. The girl was with a group of some sort and I don't know what she did or didn't do, but she must have received a royal chewing out. She was crying when she returned to her seat. I am such a sucker for tears; I almost went to her and consoled her. 
    The 'daddy' on our left had his young (probably 4-years-old) son with him. They were having a good time and only had to crawl over us once. I was impressed by that and I am also a sucker for a man with a child. 
    I am always amazed by the number of people at any sports event or concert venue who obviously have a form of ADD or something. They make me laugh. I'm not sure how they ever watch anything or know what's going on, because they never spend more than 5 continuous minutes in their seats. They leave, crawling across 10 people, to buy something to eat. After they get settled in their seats, they remember they should have purchased a drink, too. They leave to get the drink. Shortly after they return and swallow a few sips, their bladder is telling them to find a restroom. They come back to their seats only to realize they never had any 'sweet treat.' Off they go to buy ice cream or some such confection. Now they've returned, licked the last bit of sugar off their lips and realize it has made them really thirsty again. The cycle never ends.
    In case you're wondering if I ever watched the game; I did, thank you very much and I stayed in my seat, too. I believe I probably learned this as a very young child in church. I asked my mother once, "Did you ever have to take me out of the service when I was a toddler?" Her reply was succinct: "Only once," she said.
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Sandra link
5/2/2013 10:20:18 am

Very well written. I enjoyed this.

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Ann Marie
5/7/2013 05:55:51 pm

Sounds like it was a great day. I enjoy people-watching too. I liked your comment at the end about your mother taking you out of church service as a child. Lol...apparently once was enough!

Thanks for sharing :-)

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Gloria link
5/10/2013 11:34:24 pm

Ann Marie, Thank you for your comment. Yes, I am obviously a 'quick learner.' I apologize for taking so long to reply. Weebly takes days to e-mail me and let me know I have a comment. I will contact them about it. I checked settings and they are ok. Blessings to you.

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Jim Somers
6/14/2013 01:57:06 am

Gloria, I like this new direction in your writing. Good observations!

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Gloria Doty link
6/28/2013 10:17:47 am

Jim, Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I apologize for taking so long to reply. I actually did reply right away, but I wasn't doing it correctly. Live and learn. Come back and read some more.

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Kathy
6/25/2013 11:31:42 pm

This is a great observation . Your writings are so well done. You have found your calling. Keep up the good work.

Kathy

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Gloria Doty link
6/28/2013 10:15:43 am

Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to read this and check out my website. I appreciate it and the comment. It has taken me days to reply because I wasn't doing it correctly. I apologize. Come back and visit again.

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stadium link
11/16/2014 07:21:30 pm

The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze, the tantalizing smell of hot dogs permeated the air and my daughter and I had great seats. The various colors of clothing, etc. looked like someone had dumped a giant bag of multi-colored confetti in the stands. What more could a person ask for?

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