Baseball in America Tour - Authenticity at the Crossroads

“How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.” — Henry David Thoreau

Ten years ago, I reflected on my blog's fluctuating readership, wondering if my media appearances were driving attention. I acknowledged my self-doubt about writing quality, despite encouragement and improvement over time with less need for editing help. My life revolved around baseball, and I observed the game's operations, fans, and politics, often fe…