Baseball, January 23

Ken Burns sure does know how to tell a story. I've been a fan since I first saw The Civil War air on PBS while I was still in high school. I love his slow style, the way he makes history come to life, how he makes you look at the people behind the events without making it feel forced. Mark and I have been watching a DVD from his Baseball series each night. We've just finished inning 4 and enjoying them very much. I've seen this series several times, but they never seem to get old. I learn something new every time I watch, several somethings actually. Burns reminds me of those great teachers you have had over your lifetime. The ones who love their subject matter so much their passion is contagious. You find yourself interested in things you never imagined you could be. You know; the mating habits of the humpback whale, robotics, the Pythagorean theorem, I could go on... It's nice to know one never fails to learn from the inspiration of others.