>>There isn't much in any sport that is harder to do than to hit a baseball for a base hit against a pitcher whose job it is to see that you don't. Imagine in any sport where you could average 1 success out of ever three attempts and be considered excellent at your job.
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>And did you ever notice that for a golfer to hit a stationary ball, the crowd has to be absolutely silent, but a hitter is expected to hit a 98 mph fastball or a tricky curve with thousands of people screaming?
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Don't get me going! Tennis players as well. I think both sports tend to attract spoiled children but it's still ridiculous that they expect total silence while they compete.

Total change of subject -- I want everyone to know that Tamar emailed me just as I was typing this reply, then we talked on the phone. Thanks, Tamar. It's a real friend who is there when times are hard. If you're looking for tea and sympathy Tamar is not the one to turn to but she said what needed to be said. I really appreciate it.

I guess I still have some friends. And my daughters still love me. I will be going to meetings (an idea I detest) starting tonight and until I think I don't need them any more. Enough already.