A love of baseball and softball in our family began with my dad in the 1940s, an era in the United States when baseball was the only national sport. And the love of baseball was fostered in succeeding generations of my family to this day. 

By sharing stories and memories from five generations,

• the current generations will gain insight into “where they came from”
• I honor my dad and my siblings 
• I share a slice of a small town Southern family with the world 

In Love of Baseball | part 1 I shared the stories of baseball and softball in two generations of our family beginning with my dad, Tom. part 2 of Love of Baseball is stories of generations three through five.

The fourth generation of our family never personally knew Tom, their great-grandfather. He died shortly after the first one of that generation was born. Yet, his love of baseball influenced all of their lives. 

And one great-grandson’s life continues to be influenced. 

Love of Baseball | Part 1

As with all of life, the story of my family’s Love of Baseball is filled with both triumph and tragedy.  Snippets from five generations outline highlights to keep alive memories of traditions in previous generations that shaped the future generations’ love of baseball.  

A love of baseball and softball in our family began with my dad in the 1940s, an era in the United States when baseball was the only national sport. And the love of baseball was fostered in succeeding generations to this day. 

 

For the past forty-six years I have lived in the Arlington, Texas area which is the home of the Texas Rangers major league baseball team, reigning 2023 World Champions. Daddy got to see his favorite major league team, the New York Yankees, play the Rangers one year when my family visited me around Father’s Day in the 1980s. 

Christmas Memories 2012

Christmas reflections...

Now that the hustle and bustle are over,

I can slow down to reflect and to enjoy quietly 

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Christmas 

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before moving into the new year.

Santa on the mantle looks up

with a wondering gaze upon his face,

filled with hope and anticipation.

A reindeer also with an uplifted head and antlers...

Another symbol of hope...

Starry votives nestled among white magnolias in dazzling sunlight...

An empty silver coffee server brightly reminds of friends and family

who shared meals, games, and companionship...

More stars as reminders of the 

*  radiant star  *

that led wise men to a lowly manger

that contained the 

hope of the world...

Packages and presents lovingly wrapped for loved ones...

Antique Christmas cards on the coffee table

express Christmas greetings in timeless words and scenes...

Christmas is the 

milestone which

marks the names and 

nearness of friends.

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Wishing you 

memories of a joyous Christmas

and 

hope of a more joyous new year!

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