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Eight bruises: a Memory of Wiffle Ball, with thanks to NPR’s Fresh Air

Posted by olabner on April 18, 2019July 15, 2019 in Uncategorized, Wiffle, Wiffle Ball

Of course, I’ve been listening to news about the Mueller Report all day like it’s a holiday. I kept listening for the sake of Fresh Air if you will: a report on pitches from the Tyler Kepner, author of K:…

My first foul ball: Jerry Lumpe and Justin Paulsen

Posted by olabner on April 11, 2017May 30, 2017 in College, Grief, Missouri State

I hopped down the steps toward the Missouri State dugout in the fourth inning. Earlier that night I’d waited in line with sorority girls and golf players so we could offer two dollars and a glimpse of our photo ID in…

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