Venus

In 1959 "Venus" by Frankie Avalon spent five week at number one on the charts.  I was 12 and baseball was my passion.  But when I heard "Venus" on the radio I went out and blew my allowance on it.  It was one of my first 45rpm records, and it was a promise that the world offered passions beyond baseball. 

Baseball is still a passion, though.  Just to brag a bit, I batted .600 in the New Hampshire Over 50 Baseball League this year, although I have to admit, slow fielders were key to the achievement.  In a younger league my double to right field would have been a pop up to the second baseman.  We are none of us the players we once were, but we sure have a great time trying to be.  I love 'em all.