Deathball

DeathballThe flight from Shanghai to Tucson usually takes three hours, but our space shuttle goes into a holding pattern over the Pacific. I watch the curve of the earth and the blueness of the water and think to myself that this is an incredible view.I don't mind our time on hold. The seats are comfortable, the beer is cold and the enchiladas are packed with red-hot chili peppers. Better yet, we have just beaten the Shanghai Sharks and are on our way to the 2045 World Series in Berlin. Life is...