Steve Playing Jr Hockey

My brother, Steve from his hockey days in the mid 70s. My parents would drive him and his teammates all over the state to compete.

Great Review Of MLB Parks

One thing that distinguishes Major League Baseball from other pro sports is the personality and history of the ballparks.  In this video, You Tube sports commentator Brodie Brazil gives his ranking of every park in the two leagues.

 

Touring Frank Lloyd Wright 2

More from the Tallesin West museum, honoring Frank Lloyd Wright.  

The lush green grass really stood out in the desert.

Pop Music Writer And Performer Neil Sedaka

 

Neil Sedaka, a prolific songwriter and singer in the early 1960s, who is now better known for songs in his comeback in the mid-1970s has died. His 87th birthday was only weeks away.

Sedaka, a native of Brooklyn was famous for songs like "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", Calendar Girl" and "Happy Birthday Sweet 16".

His later work would include "Bad Blood" which he sang with Elton John and "Laughter In The Rain". 

He also wrote the Captain And Tenille classic "Lov e Will Keep Us Together.

Spring Ball 6--The Wrap up

 A composite video of our visit to Mariner Spring Training.

My Parents Wedding 2

My parents with their bridesmaids and groomsmen.

My Parents Wedding

Steve posted this on Facebook. My parents with their parents and grandmothers in 1956 at my parent's wedding.

I would  meet both great grandmothers.  

On the left, my mom's grandma lived in New York. On the right, my dad's grandma lived in Walla Walla.  Both were mothers of my grandfather's.

Spring Training 5--Warm ups

 From Friday's game (February, 20th, 2026)

Mariner Spring Ball 4--The Padres

The Padres share the Peoria Sports Complex with the Mariners. They were also the M's first opponent this season. 

Mariner Spring Ball 3

Coming off an amazing 2025 season, we watched Cal Raleigh bat.