As I sit here in my office, it's snowing hard outside my window. Spring still seems a long way away here in the Colorado Rockies.
Hard to believe that last night I was in the stands at Coors Field, watching another Colorado Rockies win a baseball game. Such is Colorado weather.
I love baseball. I started watching the Houston Astros as a girl growing up outside of Houston and have followed the game ever since. I love the history and traditions of the game, the strategy involved in every play, and the deliberate pace that allows for conversation between innings.
I love sitting in the stands at a game, the green playing field spread out below, the players in their crisp white and gray uniforms. I love listening to the music,and standing to sing along to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at the seventh-inning stretch. I love eating peanuts and letting the shells fall at my feet, and hearing the patter of the refreshment vendors. I love visiting with the fans around me. I love the crack of a bat hitting a ball, and watching the ball soar into the stands.
Many other writers have referred to baseball as a metaphor for life. I draw inspiration from the game for my writing life. A baseball player can strike out 2/3 of the time and still be considered a great player. I can think of rejection slips as strike outs -- as long as I keep stepping up to bat (sending out submissions) my batting average is bound to improve. Baseball players have streaks and slumps. I think writers do too. When I'm in a streak, selling well, everything is wonderful. But when I'm in a slump (and I've definitely been there) it's helpful for me to remember that 'this too, shall pass.'
Every team in baseball starts the season with the same chance to get to the World Series. Sometimes the underdogs really do win. The Rockies were predicted to be in last place of their division when last season started and they ended up winning the National League Championship. Every writer has the potential to go on to be a bestseller. If not this season, then maybe next season.
In the meantime, I'm focusing on enjoying the game --whether in the stands at Coors Field, or here in front of my computer, working on my next book.
Any other baseball fans out there? What team do you root for?
7 comments:
Hi Cindi. Sorry about the snow. Spring can't be far off.
I like your metaphor for writing. Everyone has a chance at hitting that grand slam. *g*
I'm not much of a pro-ball fan. When I go to a game, I like the minor leagues. I'm more of a people observer than a fan of the game. I love watching the scouts with their speed guns and their clipboards. I try to figure out which players interest them most when I'm not nudging dh to catch a t-shirt for me. LOL.
As far as actually watching the game, I'm more a hockey fan where the action is continuously going on even when the players are coming off the ice. Go Penguins!!!!
Hockey is great! Last year I got into indoor Lacrosse, which is similar to hockey with its fast pace.
And I agree, any ballpark is great for people watching!
So far my team has a good start-the Diamondbacks. We have alot of new players and a better chance to win this year.
Enjoyed the comments.
Joy
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Joy -- the Diamondbacks are doing great this year!
I am a Seattle Mariners fan!
Cindi, I'm so glad to know another baseball fan! I'm hooked on the Cardinals, who have started with a bang(best season start in 27 yrs). We're supposed to be rebuilding this year. I hope it doesn't snow here for my family's first game at Busch Stadium next week, but it's the Midwest--ya never know!
I'm a Brewers fan, born and raised. My daughter probably knows more about the current players than I do, they watch every game on TV at daycare. I would love to take her to Miller Park for the first time this summer!
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