After Hurricane Harvey caused so much damage in the Houston area in August 2017, those of us who lived in the area were traumatized because of the countless flash flood and tornado alerts. Folks like me frequently had to choose whether we were more scared of a flood or a tornado — I chose to hide in the closet nearest the attic stairs. I spent so much time in there that I gradually created a nest.
So when the Houston Astros were in the Major League Baseball playoffs and then in the World Series that October, it was a much-needed break from stress, and practically everyone I knew was glued to the television watching the games. And then our Astros won their first World Series title ever and really gave us all a reason to celebrate.
Well, the Houston Astros are in the playoffs again this year, and they’re playing tonight. But I’ll be checking in during the commercials.
After 1st inning: Astros 3 - other guys 0
Not sure why belinda ridgewood didn’t make an orange boilerplate, but this is close enough.
Thanks, belinda ridgewood!
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