In these days chock full of events that are serious or sorrowful or mean or petty, I'd like to call to everyone's attention the accomplishments of a bunch of kids - specifically the LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (home of our esteemed Administratrix) (loud cheering!).

Today they earned the World LL Championship by beating the best other kids from around the world in the finals of the tourament held at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

A welcome relief from the major leagues with their impending strike, I must say. Maybe the children can save the sport, after all. Goodness knows the grown-ups seem to be doing everything in their power to alienate their fans...