Dirk Hayhurst's Blog
Words and thoughts still trying to make it to the big leagues...All Life is a Stage
It's strange to walk through the Jays clubhouse as a member of the media. I feel like I'm walking over a grave, or, at the very least, trespassing. Maybe I am, or maybe it's just my perception. It's hard to say. Funny thing perception. For a while, during my player...
The Sorrow of Romero, Reprise.
Yesterday I said that I thought Ricky Romero could benefit from a trip to the minors. I said that not vindictively, thinking that he should go there because he stinks or something trite that. I said it because if he continues to struggle,and said struggles are indeed...
A Song For July
Over the course of the next 12 months I'm sharing original songs for piano that correspond to the current month. Each composition will include nature sounds to enhance the piece and reflect the season (thank you handy, dandy iPad!). My goal for this series is...
The Sorrow of Romero.
What I hate—indeed, what I have always hated—about this level of play is how players get stripped of their humanity and become subject to whatever assume, from the outside, with no true knowledge or understanding of the player's plight. Today, while getting my notes...
Groovy Guest Post: Harmonious Balance
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
Bad Math
Jays fans should hope that Brett Lawrie is not out for very long. His departure from the lineup means the loss of a 3.2 WAR and his steady .265 batting average against active Red Sox pitching, including hitting .400 against Felix Doubront. A shame because the Jays...
There’s An App For That: Soundingboard
Yesterday I was introduced to a really cool app by a client's mom. I couldn't wait to get home to download it, because 1, it was FREE, and 2, I have been on the hunt for a really simple schedule app for a while now. I'm happy to report the search is over and I hope...
Win, Lose, or Draw.
Seems the term "rebuilding" has become a dirty word around the greater Toronto area. Well, if you're one of the area's residents that this phrase induces anger (or nausea) in, then you'll be delighted to know the Jays are not, in fact, rebuilding. They are rebuilt,...
Baseball Central Tease, July 10
Reggie Jackson Is a bit of a drama queen. I mean, you have to understand that Jackson is a super star and that he's going to say things that are controversial, knowing full well that they are controversial. It's what super stars do. He likes a little drama in his...
A Tough, Unsafe, & Loaded Question.
The following is a Question about Homosexuality, Politics, and God I posed to a group of my personal friends via Facebook. One is a Masters of Divinity from Duke. The other is a Pastor at a presbyterian Church and represented the church at the recent summit on Gay...
Under the Sea Camp Wrap Up
What a wonderful week of camp! It's hard to believe that it is over. A fun week was had by all, especially on the last day of camp which was full of fun water games and our finale performance for friends and family. Check it out in the video below and thank you...
Under the Sea Camp – Day 4
Today we created water scenes on homemade tambourines, sang songs about the water and learned to dance the Carolina shag and hula hoop! https://vimeo.com/44964746 *All pictures and videos posted with permission.