Before we left Birmingham last Saturday, we enjoyed a Cubs baseball game. No, not the Chicago Cubs; the Vestavia Hills 8-year-old little league Cubs. Their catcher last week was our grandson John Michael. Clicking on this fine Jason Clark Image of John Michael in his ready position behind the plate will open a short video of little league action. It's the bottom of the final inning of play. The other team's at bat with 2 outs and the winning run on first base. Watch our grandson throw off his mask and move to catch the pop-up. Turn up the volume. The video is courtesy of Mark's friend whose son plays on the other team.

It's been an interesting week for John Michael. Two days ago, May 1, was his 9th birthday. A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to John Michael.