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Project: Underblog … Getting in the Game

Project: Underblog … Getting in the Game

April 18, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

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Here’s an excerpt from my latest post at Project: Underblog. Given that Big’s had a chance to learn more than he ever wanted to about striking out since I wrote this, it’s been awhile. But it’s a great reminder, and I like it. I hope you do too….

Last weekend at my son’s Little League Opening Ceremonies, one of the speakers used a famous Babe Ruth quote, though he worded it a bit differently than I’ve found it online. He said:

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

While the quote was meant to inspire kids in freshly laundered white pants, t-shirts two sizes too big, and ridiculously adorable baseball caps, it really stuck with me.

Read the rest at Project: Underblog.

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