It's a St. Louis Thing!
It's Saturday, the day after the Cardinals won their tenth World Series. I'm working out in the shed getting it reorganized to accommodate the summer lawn and garden items that will call it home for winter.
On in the background is the local sports radio station, chiming in every twenty to thirty minutes with the usual sports update, which today always has them leading off with the news of the Cardinals World Series win over the Detroit Tigers. It's a good feeling, somewhat because I'm a Cardinal fan living in Chicago - take that Cubs ..., but mostly because it's good news about my hometown - a city that takes on a whole new life when the Cardinals are in the Fall Classic.
The radio report mentions that the city will hold a parade for the team in the streets of St. Louis on Sunday. I think to myself, "isn't that great!", knowing that these things usually end up happening on a weekday making it difficult for a lot of fans to see the festivities. Not this year. Having it on Sunday will pretty much ensure that all of Cardinal Nation will be present and accounted for.
I finish getting everything put away in the shed, give it one last glance, and lock the door behind me. I can officially call it a day.
It's Sunday, two days after the Cardinals won their tenth World Series.
The beauty of having a daily yoga practice, mine takes place first thing every morning, is that it provides mental clarity. It allows you to look at things going on in your life from a different and fresh perspective. It was through this perspective that I came to the conclusion I was going to St. Louis for the parade.
Unfortunately, the fresh perspective that yoga provides me doesn't always sit well with my wife.
Nancy: What you doing with the laptop?Me: The Cardinals are holding their World Series parade and I want to see what time it starts.
Nancy: You going?
Me: I'm thinking about. *pause* Great. It starts at two.
Nancy: You're kidding, right? That's a five hour drive one way.
Me: I know but you don't understand, it's been twenty four years, blah, blah, blah, and I need to be there.
Nancy: You're not serious. Do you know how crazy that sounds? ...
Me: Do you want to go?
Nancy: No!
And with that exchange I was off to St. Louis to celebrate the Cardinals winning the World Series. The trip was quick and exhausting; however, well worth the effort. I got to see new Busch Stadium, both from the outside and inside, and participate in my first ever victory parade.
Thank you Cardinals for a great season and a memorable celebration. It was worth the twenty-four year wait.