Opening Day

Opening Day

“There’s no crying here” I heard someone say

Who sheds tears on opening day?

I look around and take in the crowd,

a sea of faces, all standing proud.

The umpire yells “Play ball,”

as the players tip hats to his call.

Before you know it, we’re in the last inning,

tied 0-0 just like the beginning.

Here he comes, my favorite player

and I don’t hear one single nay-sayer.

“Let’s go!” I shout! “You can do it!”

“Everyone knows that you can hit!”

He smacks the ball and sends it flying,

A single home-run without even trying!

The fans go wild! I say “That’s my hero.”

Now the score is one to zero.

After the game, we stand by the fence,

waiting like always with great suspense.

I want to see him really bad.

He’s my favorite player, but he’s also my dad!

Always Stop at the Lemonade Stand (Part One)

Always Stop At the Lemonade Stand (Part One)...

It's official!  Today, was "opening day" for Lemonade Stand Season!  As I drove through the busy streets just outside the city, there it was, on the corner with a big sign, a stack of solo cups and an empty pitcher.  A young boy sat waiting as his older sisters came out of the house with the replacement pitcher of fresh, cold, l-e-m-o-n-a-d-e!  As I was approaching the stand, the young boy spotted me out of the corner of his eye.  I saw him pump his fist and say "Yes!" under his breath!  He sat up straight and waited, ready to assist as I approached.  The sign on the front said "Fresh cup of ice cold lemonade."  It had a price of $0.50 next to it but that was crossed out with an X.  Underneath it was $1.00.  Apparently, they were very confident in their product, raising the price on the spot!  I must admit, they were very professional, and prompt.  Everyone was friendly and it was absolutely apparent that they loved their jobs!  I walked away with a big smile on my face, a fresh cup of ice cold lemonade and a reminder that in one corner of our world, happiness and hope are alive and well...