Tag: Bat

Who in Their Right Mind Tries to Pet A Bat?

Bats are often considered a bad omen in our culture, and taking one as a pet is unheard of. However, there was one time when my sister wanted to keep a bat as a pet. It was a fine morning, and I was enjoying a rare stay-at-home vacation day. Suddenly, a scream woke me up, “Ayiya, please com...

Birth in the Time of Covid: A Tale of bat and ball

I remember the specific moment in 5th grade when my little league baseball career abruptly and thankfully ended. I was standing in the outfield on the grass at Brewbaker Field Sports Complex in my hometown of Lexington, Virginia, feeling nervous about being there. Baseball was not a sport I particul...