Because my life the past few weeks has been more hectic than normal, my apologies for the slow responses and lack of visits. Although I know you understand, it’s my nature to acknowledge the situation. Thank you!

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I like walking on the beach. It’s good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.

I look at the sky and notice streaky clouds appearing to be from an artist’s brush. Around me are buildings designed by architects and built by contractors according to their design. Looking at the sand, I spot a beautiful shell designed by nature.

The clouds, buildings, and shells are all forms of art. Hitting a baseball is an art. Then again, so are most athletic endeavors when done well. But today, I think of what most of us think of as…