It's always been special when we go to Peoria, but I would be a liar if I said this one wasn't special because of my son. But all of these kids are like my son.

Walking can't be much simpler. You don't need any equipment or any special training. That is one of the things that enticed me about what they were offering.

It's a big job, but it's a big job when we get there, too. Once the truck arrives in Peoria [Ariz., three days later], we've got to unload and get everything set up. That's the real job. Once those guys are out there on the field and playing, we'll know the season's ready to go.

ENCOMIAST, n. A special (but not particular) kind of liar.

It's just a special redwood.

That's when you know you've got something special.