Ballpark Journeys: Wrigley and Beyond…
Even though my wife and I are limited in our travels this year because of a due date in mid-August (btw, it’s a BOY! Lincoln Kenneth Dobbins), we will still be following the Cardinals on a few road series to see them play at Wrigley Field (this Saturday), Great American Ballpark and The Jake (Progressive Field) in Cleveland.
I’ve been to Wrigley before, but never for a Cards/Cubs game. I haven’t been this excited for a baseball road trip in quite a long time. There’s always something special about watching your favorite team play on the road in another ballpark, but this time it’s different. In these tough economic times, following your favorite ballclub on the road can have a wonderfully calming effect… it reminds you of what’s important in life – time spent with friends and family – and that you have to enjoy it and live life to the fullest. I’ve found that the excitement of a new journey with new experiences takes you back to your youth and creates a certain kind of traditional happiness.
I think tonight I will probably go to sleep watching The Natural or Field of Dreams, two of my favorite movies of all-time.
The Cardinals will win or lose on Saturday, but either way we plan on having a great time taking in the atmosphere. My post next week will be about our first Cards/Cubs experience at Wrigley. For now, I leave you with one of the most inspirational speeches about baseball in cinematic history that rings true throughout the times, both good and bad. It gives me goose bumps every time…
Safe travels & Go Cards!
-Paul
Paul Dobbins
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