Greg's Field Dedication Ceremony Program (6/12/10)

Last year’s dedication and renaming Upton Road field to “Greg’s Field” last year was really awesome and inspiring. Most of my family was there, and seeing my friend Mike (Greg’s cousin) with his daughter (who for some reason loves me) made it that much better. Oh yeah, my nephew also played in the first game!

I think of Greg every day, and want to be more like him in my efforts to fight cancer and in the way I live. He is an inspiration to everyone that knew him, and the plaque at Greg’s Field will assure that every Little Leaguer who plays there will know about him.

It was a wonderful job by all the committee members and everyone who contributed to this dedication ceremony.

Here is some of the video from that day:

Red Sox Panic Button (circa late 1990s)

Chances are, if you knew me during my days on Taylor Street in Waltham, you saw this Red Sox Panic Button on the TV there.

I made this button sometime in the late 90s to help me deal with those late season games when it looked like the Sox were going to lose their playoff spot. It didn’t always work, but the Sox did make the playoffs in 1998 and 1999.

I know a lot of people are panicking already due to the 0-6 start of the season, but I assure you April is no time to get worried about the Red Sox. Yes, they haven’t won a game yet. But they are only 5 games out of first place. They may be off to their worst start since 1945, but they have plenty of time to catch up.

If the Sox remain winless after this weekend series with the Yanks, I will consider putting this Panic Button back into action. Feel free to make your own and use it throughout the season – it really does help!

GO B’s, GO SOX!