When last we met, I talked about my favorite books that I read last year, and now I’d like to turn to the books I’m excited to read this year.
Tag: history
Around the World in New York State
Way back in 2009, I drove with some friends to Montreal to celebrate the end of college. Before reaching the border via I-81, we passed the town of Mexico, NY. That name has stuck with me ever since. The fact that there’s a town called Mexico so near the border with Canada is high levels of hilarious to me. Continue reading “Around the World in New York State”
Farm to Fork: A Short History of Food-based Minor League Baseball Team Names
Food and minor league baseball have always had a connection. After all, a good concession stand is a great way to draw people out to the ballpark when rosters keep changing and any players doing really well could be promoted at any time. So, in order to generate interest, create excitement, and instill a sense of local pride, many teams have started changing their names for a game or two to honor a local food. Continue reading “Farm to Fork: A Short History of Food-based Minor League Baseball Team Names”