Who was that guy?

I missed the Braves' recent game against the Padres, but some of you noticed and commented on an enthusiastic gentleman who was there in my place. That was my friend Dean, who tries to get to at least one of Nick's Little League games each season. People, especially kids, often assume Dean is my brother and consequently Nick and Zoe's uncle. While Dean and I are not officially related, he is like a brother to me and one of the finest people I know. In his honor, we will all try to be "one with the ball" for the rest of the season.

Game 14: Padres 10, Braves 5 (by guest blogger Karen W. Higgins)

I am the guest blogger and want to share three main points about Thursday night's game:
1) We never gave up completely.
2) Mr. Higgins was sorely missed but one of his best friends, Dean Zemel, came to help cheer in the midst of adversity and gave us two phrases: "Be one with the Ball" and "Home of the Braves" as we worked hard to regain some ground. Personally I like "Be one with the Ball" as a good connection was made with the ball. But I learned that only goes so far. And it brought smiles to the peanut gallery watching the game.
3) This team has great parents supporting our young men. Each of us have our own way to cajole the team. And it brings smiles to me the way we all care the kids have a good experience that goes beyond winning.
I end this blog with pictures taken by our family friend Nathan Wallin from a few games ago. Enjoy, and let's look forward to some good games next week. Go Braves.
Karen Higgins and Company








Photos courtesy of Nathan Wallin