Sitting in the Midwest it is not surprising that thoughts drift towards the American culture's concept of "winning" and "loosing". Even as a kid I hated the press sticking a microphone in the face of some (sometimes very) young person who had just played their heart out to demand to know "how are you feeling?" or "what are you thinking?" And I hated the idea that a group of folks who had an awesome season were treated poorly in general.
So I am proud of my local community who kept their perspective and poured love out that shared both the wins and the disappointment with a terrific group: players, coaches, back office and owners.
Dear Royals, you modeled for our young people (and some of us older ones) what it means to work hard without assured outcome, to play with a whole heart that never gives up until the last swing of the bat, to keep going when bodies and hearts ache and to offer no excuse, blame, or negativity to mar the excellence of your gift to us all.
Let our community of fans carry that spirit into our coming days. That would be the best thank you possible.
So I am proud of my local community who kept their perspective and poured love out that shared both the wins and the disappointment with a terrific group: players, coaches, back office and owners.
Dear Royals, you modeled for our young people (and some of us older ones) what it means to work hard without assured outcome, to play with a whole heart that never gives up until the last swing of the bat, to keep going when bodies and hearts ache and to offer no excuse, blame, or negativity to mar the excellence of your gift to us all.
Let our community of fans carry that spirit into our coming days. That would be the best thank you possible.
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