In case you weren’t aware I am a huge fan of Bill Bryson, the travel writer, columnist and insanely funny author who’s books will never do anything less than elicit huge belly laughs from myself to the considerable concern and consternation of anyone who’s on the same train carriage as I. Occasionally it will be some other commuter who collapses in a fit of hysterical laughter and as I catch a glance at the book he’s reading I will smile and nod knowingly as Mr Bryson’s embossed name flashes past, dragged through the air by the uncontrollable flailing of my laughter-locked companion’s limbs.
He has started to write a series of articles on the World Series. Bryson’s love of Baseball is infectious and really speaks of that golden 50’s Americana spirit that dwells within his jovial prose. I therefore take great pleasure in presenting you with a link to his first article, which covers baseball in general and leads into what will become weekly coverage of the pinnacle of the season.
It would be The Times that woos this man to print, although I doubt much wooing was needed when tickets to the World Series were being provided.
I confess I have something of a love for Baseball despite rarely watching it but a lot of it may have to do with the game’s beloved theme tune.
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks
I don’t care if I never go back!
for it’s root root root for the home team, if they don’t win it’s a shame
It’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the old ball game!
Later
John
Posted by John Swaine at October 25, 2004 01:35 AM | TrackBack