True Love

You're going to find some way to get to a locale in which you can get away from the white noise of your day.

Once you do, close your eyes and listen.

Really listen.

Concentrate.

If you're doing it correctly, you'll eventually hear some faint noises. They'll sound like muted "pops" from your fireplace when it uses real wood. These sounds will have a certain rhythm, even if that rhythm is unpredictable. These sounds will cause great joy in your life even if you're not exactly sure why. You'll just have an inner peace. Indescribable peace. Your body will feel as if the universe has some sort of harmony and you are right there with it.

These faint sounds will emanate from central Florida and the deserts of Arizona...but by the time they get to you they will be like music.

A horsehide covered & laced baseball, when it connects with a leather glove, makes beautiful music, folks.

And pitchers and catchers report to spring training today.

Professional baseball has awakened.

Hope springs eternal...even for Rangers fans who hope that we can find some pitching.

The universe is in harmony.

It's baseball, Ray. It's bigger than all of us.