Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

It's Oct. 8, and I'm running errands to help my brother and sister in-law prepare for my nephew's third birthday party in Richland.

The Mariners second playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays had begun. The Mariners had already won the first game of the three-game wild-card series 4-0 behind a brilliant performance by pitcher Luis Castillo.

I get to Costco to pick up five pizzas for the party. As I walk past the electronics area, the game is on the TVs. It's 8-1 in the top of the sixth. I am almost certain there will be a Game 3 on Sunday.

I take the pizzas to the car and go to a near...