“Incoming Tide” by Winslow Homer (1883)

The good news: C.C. The bad news: James Shields and the gluten-free Yankee offense.

1. Gardner CF
2. Suzuki RF
3. Cano 2B
4. Hafner DH
5. Almonte LF
6. Overbay 1B
7. Nunez SS
8. Cruz 3B
9. Stewart C

Never mind the carbs:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

“The Artist’s Studio in the Afternoon Fog” By Winslow Homer (1894)

“The Gulf Stream,” By Winslow Homer (1899)

I remember looking at this picture as a boy. I wondered how the man on the boat could appear calm, sharks around him, a storm in the distance. The picture, which is part of the permanent collection at the MET, didn’t make me anxious so much as me aware that death is unavoidable. I tried to think what I would do in that situation. And I admired the resolve or the acceptance of the man on the boat.

“Northeaster,” By Winslow Homer (1895)