Alright, for my blog today, I was just thinking about slow pitch softball. During the summer months on Tuesday's and Thursday's in Wickenburg there is a collection of old men, young men, and a few women that leave their troubles at home and come to Sunrise Community Park and play some slow pitch softball.
I started playing as a "fill in" about 3 years ago. I was incredibly neverous the first time I played softball with the men, however, after a couple of games I stopped being shy and just started playing ball. Next thing I know I was laughing at every game and even sharing stories with everyone. Over the next couple of seasons I got to know more of the players, and they got to know me. This year I was just another one of the gang, expected to be at every game.
This got me thinking about Wickenburg and the people that are in it. Slow pitch softball is much like the town of Wickenburg. For example, you could compare my joining the softball games with someone who has just moved to Wickenburg. Someone who just moved here may feel a little intimidated by the fact that everyone knows everyone (except for them). Although, after a few months of living in the community and meeting new people, eventually you will become part of the family we call Wickenburg.
There are many other comparisons that I could get into, however I encourage that you come down to Wickenburg if you ever have the time to check out a game and see how or town works. Although there are only 2 more games to be played this season, there is always next year!
Thanks for Reading!
~Kyle
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