The Two Best Baseball Stadiums I Have Seen

I have been fortunate to watch Major League Baseball games at some of the best stadiums in the league.  In 2003 I saw a game at old Yankee Stadium.  It was neat to be there, and all the fans were into it, but they definitely needed a new stadium.

The two best stadiums I have been to are:

Fenway Park

Fenway Park is baseball the way it should be played.  There is nothing like it.  When I witnessed a game there, the weather was cold and drizzly, but that did not hamper the fans from acting like the greatest fans in the world.  Fenway is in a league of its own.

Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is the second best stadium I have seen.  The game I went to was the perfect Wrigley day.  It was 80 degrees and bright sunshine.  Also, the Cubs won in the last at bat.  I sat there and couldn't believe I was looking at the bleachers and ivy and singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame.  Just a great, great experience.

In both instances I was able to get good seats for reasonable prices from Stubhub.  That's a great way to find seats at out-of-town stadiums. 

I would really like to see a game in San Francisco next.  And the stadium in Minnesota looks really neat too.  I'll work on it.

Experiences with Thomas the Train Railway Sets

I'm going to take a break from the usual discussion on this blog to discuss something my son has been playing with for the entire day: his Thomas the Tank Engine Train Sets.  He has three that he likes to play with.


Thomas' Busy Day
Sir Topham Hat - Wooden Figure 8 Set
Thomas and Friends: Zip, Zoom, and Logging Adventure

I have no idea what it is about this silly train, but my 3-year old is mesmerized by it.  The tv show is pretty boring and the characters always seem to be in bad moods. But come to think of it, my son hardly ever watches the show anyway. 

I guess he just has a fascination with trains just like a lot of us did.  I still remember my first train.  It was a Sesame Street train with an orange track.  I'll bet my mom still has it in her attic somewhere.  I still sometimes find myself counting train cars as they pass a crossing.

Either way, I'm glad my son enjoys his Thomas the Train toys even if I don't understand it.

Great Summer Vacations

Since my wife and I got married we have been very fortunate to take some great summer vacations.  We have had a lot of fun during these trips, sometimes with friends, sometimes with kids, sometimes with both, and sometimes with neither.  After the jump are some of my favorite with a little description of each.

How I Got Into Employee Benefits

I might as well describe why Benefits is part of the title of this blog.

Texas Rangers Announce Plans for a Statue in Honor of Shannon Stone

The Texas Rangers yesterday announced plans to honor Shannon Stone, the firefighter who died while at a game with his son.  Stone's story prompted many people to think about the significance of baseball and it's affect on the bond between father and son.

I'm glad to see the Rangers do this.  I have no idea how the old ownership regime would have handled this, but it's nice to root for a team with owners that have a clue.

Living With Diabetes

On February 27, 2010, my wife and I found out that our 2 year old son has Type 1 Diabetes.  It was heartbreaking, but at the same time there was a sense of relief as we finally discovered the reason for the symptoms he was displaying. 

Over the last year and a half we have learned how to live with Type 1 Diabetes although it wasn't easy.  It took some time to figure things out and be confident that we were counting carbs and measuring insulin correctly.  We also learned some tips along the way. 

It seems like it's been much longer than 18 months that we have been living with diabetes.  It's hard to think back and remember life before we always had carb counting on our mind. Fortunately, we have a very resilient little boy who has taken to the new lifestyle well.

Now, we just have to hope for a cure and more medical breakthroughs.

New Blog

Well at the inspiration of JDaddy I have decided to start my own blog.  Right now, this blog won't cover any specific topic.  But it is called Baseball and Benefits because of my love of baseball and my job as a benefits broker.  I'm also passionate about a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, as I have a 3-year old son with the disease.

So check back frequently as I'll update with some links to other items I find interesting.