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Glenda Mitchell's avatar

Sometimes we need a child to bring out the child in us. Adulthood has a habit of suppressing it.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

So, so true, isn't it? And we don't even realize it's happening as it does, do we?

Glenda Mitchell's avatar

You're so right. It creeps up on us.

Carlos Sanchez's avatar

I was rooting for the Longhorns on both games against Georgia and was so impressed with the Bulldogs. They play so well and sent the Horns home easily. I live in Austin and have rooted for the Horns for a long time. When my daughter was little in the 80s, we’d go to many Horns baseball games. During the games, I would test her baseball knowledge by giving her baseball situations and she would name them. It was a fun way for her to learn the game, being there with her, my son and wife was a great way to spend time together. She lives in Kansas City now and is a huge Royals fan.

Diana M. Wilson's avatar

What a beautiful essay....

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks, Diana!!

Jenna Vandenberg's avatar

My dad taught me how to keep score, which instilled a lifelong love of baseball (and scorekeeping). Of course ice cream helps too!

Terrell Johnson's avatar

It helps SO much, especially when they're little, doesn't it? 🤣

Mombadear's avatar

Having been born in Omaha- Go big Red. I wear my NE shirts proudly especially when they play Penn State ( where I now live)

Also, loved the photo. Baseball not so

Much but my mother and grandmother were huge baseball fans.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Oh how cool, Mombadear! I actually visited Omaha once, just over 20 years ago. I loved the city -- though I'm sure it's changed a lot since then! We actually went to an Omaha Royals game :)

Fr. Cathie Caimano's avatar

beautiful. Thank you.

And go Heels!

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Yes! Big time! We're all going to be rooting for UNC the rest of the way 🐏