Some people have been prolific in their interactions with celebrities, meeting all manner of stars from stage and screen and stadium. I am not one of those people. I bring this up because, lately, a “thing” has been circulating on Facebook where you list ten celebrities and people have to pick the one from the … Continue reading “My Brushes With Celebrity”
Tag: baseball
It’s Raining Candy Bars
April 13, 1978. Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. Andrew and I were there. As usual we packed a bagged lunch, hopped the subway, and bought outfield upper deck seats for a game against the White Sox. As we entered the Stadium, we were each handed a small, square chocolate bar. A Reggie bar, to be … Continue reading “It’s Raining Candy Bars”
Now On Deck
It’s not a book contract, but my publishing career has taken a small step forward… The editor of a Yankees blog (www.startspreadingthenews.com) read one of my baseball posts and asked permission to reprint some of them on his blog. The first one appears today, concerning my chance encounter with Lou Piniella. I invite everyone to … Continue reading “Now On Deck”
The Old Man and the C
I mentioned in an earlier post about a work trip I took with Brian and Jack for Smartacus. On our way to Boston, we stopped for a few days at my sister Shaelee’s house. (That’s where we were staying when we visited McGraw Hill and the Stage Door Deli.) So while we were visiting, I … Continue reading “The Old Man and the C”
Déjà Vu All Over Again
Editor’s note: Today’s post was written by my brother Joe. You have been warned… It all started back in 2009. The annual announcement of baseball’s Hall of Fame induction in February – this time it included Rickey Henderson, former A’s and Yankees player (among many others). I fully expected the next message – it was … Continue reading “Déjà Vu All Over Again”