In the program's nearly 30 year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. Never forget the second commandment of baseball: UseTwo Hands. "Calvin, baseballis a game of awareness and preparedness. Show up in a clean uniform,jersey tucked, hat straight. On defense, know what you're gonna do withthe ball before the pitch. Know what the count is, and who the batteris. Watch the batter's stance to anticipate where he wants to hit theball. When the pitcher goes into the windup, be on your toes, handsoff your knees, butt down and head up. Catch with your wholebody. Never reach when you can get in front of the ball. I couldn't hit mybutt with both hands and a kindergartner could kick a beach ball past me in aheadwind, but I can talk the talk. Trapped in the passenger seat, he hadexhausted his phone battery posting on Instagram. I first confirmed that hewas aware it is frowned upon to lower your shoulder and check thefirst baseman into right field as you round the bag and head forsecond. "Yeah, but what about charging the catcher?" he asked."You have to get there first," I reminded him.Īlthoughfully aware of the inarguable truths established above, I had the rareoccurrence of his attention. Undauntedand oblivious, we parents hope to optimize "teachable moments." LastSaturday night, my 15-year-old son served one up like a fastball rightover a silver platter.Īfter12 years of hockey, he has decided to try baseball.
Being a man of science, I conducted a formal studyover a mug of Rocky's Revenge at the Tyranena BrewingCompany. As the research reveals, Parental Retardation appearsto be a nearly universal affliction among folks who have managed to sireor birth children who eventually and inevitably go on to become teenagers. "Youhave just braved a blizzard and paid $20 to see a 47-year-old man inwork boots and Levi's stand on stage and tell stories, who knowsabsolutely nothing. He knows this to be fact, because he has a 13-year-olddaughter to remind him daily."Īmen,brother Mike. Ina recent appearance at Stoughton Opera House, Michael Perry opened bythanking the standing room only audience:
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