Floodlights and Goalposts

An online commonplace book

Opening Day. Rules!

  1. Don’t go to work.
  2. Eat a Hot Dog for breakfast
  3. Watch “The Natural” during breakfast. Or the “Sandlot”
  4. Play Catch with your neighbor.
  5. Say “Happy Opening Day” to everyone you meet.
  6. Have a staring contest with your child.
  7. Smile. All day.
  8. Chew Bubble Gum after every meal.
  9. Write a poem to your favorite player.

9 tips from the evergreen, baseball super mensch, Coach Ballgame. I added the Sandlot bit to number three.

Every sport should have a Coach Ballgame.

Baseball is so back!

coachballgame. “9 tips for Opening Day”. Instagram, 27 Mar. 2025, https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtVb3HpBhq/?img_index=10&igsh=MTNzcDltZHhzZTY2NQ%3D%3D. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.


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