The Park Image: South Grizzly Flat Trail overlook ©Brandy Maldonado

Back in 1990, I read a book called The Rise of Japanese Baseball Power by Robert Obojski.  I became fascinated by the long history of Japan's love of the game (from the 1880s), the ongoing interaction between the United States and Japan through the game, the colorful players, and the experiences of American players who had journeyed to Japan to play on Japanese teams.  I soon began searching for more books on the topic, and eventually published a bimonthly newslette

The other day I was on the light rail. As the train slowed down to stop at the Paseo de San Antonio station, I saw through the window a pair of small statues. I asked myself, “I wonder who made that?” So, I got off the train to take a better look.

The Park Image: Coyote Creek Parkway, Coyote Creek Trail. 2019 Pix in Parks photo op. ©Brandy Maldonado.