The Idle American

Foul balls aren’t really the worst things in the world. Generally, unless they’re caught, at least one more swing is assured. Missing the ball by even one-millionth of an inch on the third strike results in a “whiff” that can cause serious sleep disruptions.Okay, so much for framing with baseball jargon. If I get too far into “framing,” I’m liable to stumble into mathematic...