Author Archives: vanbraman

Japanese Cherry Blossoms

Tonight my mind has wandered to Japanese Cherry Blossoms. I have been to Japan several times during the Cherry Blossom season and it is a very beautiful time to visit. Last year I made a trip at just the right … Continue reading →

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Missing Baseball

Today is the 146th anniversary of the first National League baseball game. The game was played on April 22, 1876 in Philadelphia and the Red Stockings of Boston beat the Athletics by a score of 6-5. This has me thinking … Continue reading →

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