If it's still too cold to think of grilling where you live, than live vicariously through me and my family. We've been playing baseball since March 14th (my sons team is 5-1 so far) and enjoying every minute of it. Except it was a bit chilly yesterday (shiver me timbers!).
But no matter. Did you guys see my friend Pat McNamara's post on Catholics making better athletes? Who cares if it's true or not. But it was dripping with baseball and I'm a sucker for that game ever since my oldest got interested.
So here is the movie for this week: The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. Based on the true story of a high school baseball coach, who against all odds tried out for his dream job and actually makes it to the Show. Oh, and he's a husband, daddy, estranged son, and a teacher too.
It ain't easy street, by any stretch of the imagination. But that is part of the appeal! Everything matters, and like a famous saying about baseball coined by Yogi Berra, it ain't over till it's over. This is the best "G" rated movie, that isn't animated, that I have ever seen. Check out the trailer,
98 miles an hour?! He should see Blaise Pascal's cut-fastball. You all know where to go to pick up your videos. Go forth and enjoy.
Next week? Sidney Poitier in Lillies of the Field.
