Today is opening day of baseball season. In honor of America's pasttime, I thought I'd compile a list of my favorite things about the game.* the automatic, carefree feeling that comes with springtime and summertime
* the crack of the bat
* the Astros Sunday unis
* the old-school organ (duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh ... CHARGE!)
* cold beer
* Minute Maid Park
* the fans at Olsen Field in College Station
* the fact that 4-year-olds or 40-year-olds can play it -- you don't have to be a bulked-up freak of nature either (unless you're Barry Bonds)
* hot dogs
* kids waiting for autographs
* the history and spirt of the game
* did I mention cold beer?










