I am thankful for… November 23, 2021 *** Today our writers share some of the things they are thankful for… *** Paul Semendinger – One of the most difficult things for me when I publish a book is to write the acknowledgements (or “Thanks Page”). This sometimes becomes a series of pages. I have a lot to give thanks for. It’s far too much to list. For the blog, I want to thank our great writers and readers. We have become a wonderful baseball community for many years now. T

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Today I’m thankful for a day with my family. While our gathering will be smaller than it usually is it’s no less meaningful, and the time spent together preparing and enjoying the meal will be special – so long as we don’t set the turkey on fire (yes, that happened one year). I’m thankful for the game of baseball. Looking back throughout my life it has provided me much enjoyment, and perhaps even more importantly, a bond to share with family and friends. From catches in the y

Giving Thanks! I have so so much to give thanks for. I have been blessed with a wonderful family. I am thankful for my beautiful and wonderful wife and my three sons. The best job I have ever had is as Daddy. My sons are the joys of my life. I am thankful for my parents and in-laws. I am thankful for my sister and all my relatives. My friends bless my life. I am fortunate to have them all. I am thankful for each. I am thankful that I have a wonderful job in a wonderful

by Ed Botti *** As 2020 comes to an end, I am thankful this brutal year is winding down. Even more so, I am thankful that I got spend my entire life building a great relationship with my Uncle Mario, who we lost this past October 15. RIP Mario! #Thanksgiving

Thankful to be a Yankee Fan Every year at Thanksgiving, like most people, I reminisce about everything I have to be thankful for. Growing up, Thanksgiving for me was just getting one holiday closer to Christmas. As I have gotten older and matured, I’ve come to understand the importance of Thanksgiving and how fortunate I am in my own life. This past year was tough for a lot of people. Businesses were forced to close their doors that will never open back up again. Jobs were lo

by Chris O’Connor *** I am so thankful to my friends and family who have supported me throughout my life. My mom and dad as well as my two brothers, Michael and Matthew, have been amazing influences in my life and the one benefit to being stuck at home for the first few months of the pandemic was being able to get closer to them. My friends from Westfield as well as my brothers in Pi Kappa Alpha have also been amazing to have in my life through the good times and bad. I am al

Tamar and her Dad at Yankee Stadium The Yankees memory that I am most thankful for took place in August 2009. Both of my parents are teachers and on August 6th they were at their respective schools preparing for the upcoming school year. It was a beautiful day, so my dad had ridden his bike out to the high school where he teaches English, as he always does until the weather gets too cold. I was at home studying for the bar exam because I made poor life choices. My phone rang