Tag Archives: In The Stands

Opening Day 2013

Unless you’re actively trying to not pay attention, you’re aware that baseball is back. My kids and I were looking forward to the new season and the possibilities that it holds for our local team. A few moves by the … Continue reading

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2013 Mariners Kids Club Thoughts

Last year was my first year participating in the Seattle Mariners Kids Club program. I checked out the website of a few other teams last year, and from what I can tell, the idea of a Kids Club is pretty … Continue reading

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Random Mariners Thoughts

These are a few of the things that have cropped up in my head the last few weeks concerning the Seattle Mariners.   Does Edgar Martinez have a lifetime pass to Safeco Field? Is he employed by the Seattle Mariners … Continue reading

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Identity

I was recently struck with not just how different my life is now from before I had children, but how different I was as a person. There are times I wonder if the 22 year old me would recognize himself … Continue reading

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Up And Down With The Mariners

Warning: This post will degenerate into whiny self-pity towards the end. You have been warned.

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My Weekend With The Mariners

This past Saturday and Sunday I went to two baseball games in a row. This is a far cry from a couple of years ago when I didn’t even really consider going to a game. A year ago it was … Continue reading

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Ciaran’s 5th Birthday Celebration

This past weekend Ciárán turned 5. You would think I would have a lot to say about this, considering it was an action packed weekend. I think I may just be too exhausted to reach through my memory and extract … Continue reading

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July 4, 2012

I will admit to Independence Day being among my least favorite of the official holidays. No, I’m not some un-American weirdo, and I do enjoy fireworks. It is the hassle and danger the day brings that always leaves a sour taste in … Continue reading

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Meanwhile At Safeco Field

What a day we had. Saturday I took three of the kids to the Mariners game, and it was highly enjoyable (not just because they snapped a 7 game losing streaking). Sure, winning a game 7-0 is fun, watching Felix … Continue reading

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First Game Of The Season

This last Sunday I took the kids to their first Mariners game of the season. The last couple of seasons have been well documented already, with August leading the way for attendance, starting in 2010. Last year I was able … Continue reading

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