For the Ladies
... years now, and October has always been the 10th month, right after September. So around the end of September, right before opening pitch of the playoffs, open up the schedule book. Any plans made after 4 o’clock p.m. should be cancelled, the first through the thirty-first of October. It is just the right thing to do, even if there is no game that day. After that is done, ladies, you may want to show your man how much you care and go out and purchase him a new jersey of his favorite player. I recommend the home pinstripes; it is just a nice touch. This step is crucial, because it shows him that you have not forgotten, and that you are “interested” in the month to come. Once these things have occurred we are ready for opening pitch. The most important part to any game is the beginning, no matter what sport it is. Even though the outcome is still in swing, and nothing major generally happens, when a man misses that first pitch he feels like he missed something huge. It is like having you first child born, and you not being there for it. You did all the work, you went through the year, and you miss the first pitch. Ladies, it is your job to make sure that he does not miss that pitch. If you feel neglected, and force him to take you out before the game, make sure you plan accordingly. If the game starts at 7, eat around 1, just to be on the safe side. Also, keep in mind, if you are going to eat at a very nice restaurant that he will probably have on all Yankee apparel. So do not expect a suit and tie, because it is not happening. Another very important mention is that if you must eat during the opening pitch, make the proper arrangements so that you two have a seat by a television. If you must slip the server a twenty, do what you have to do. That will make your man so happy with you, that you went that extra mile for him. After you have made sure he sees the first pitch, it is game time. This is where most women start to make major errors. First, do not act interested in the game, we all know you are not. We can tell. It is obvious that you do not care who Hideki Matsui is, and that you have no interest in Derek Jeters batting average versus right handed pitchers. Secondly, do not ask questions. The game can change at any minute, so the more time we spend answering your silly questions, the less time we have to watch. It may even be a very good idea to just leave the room. As a matter of fact, I recommend it. You can go in the back room, the basement, or even the kitchen, just try to stay out of the way. Even if you are doing something sweet, such as bringing your man a cold beverage, be smooth about it. Do not hand him the beverage unless he knows it is coming. If he does not know its coming, then something important is happening in the game. Eye contact is crucial here. It is not a crime just to set it down on the table, either. You do not have to receive acknowledgment for getting someone a drink, you can set it down and leave again, that will be ok. Now that we are clear on what to do during the game, let us get to after the game. If the best team in the world, the Yankees, win the game, then act happy. Do not be angry that you got neg...