Opening Day 2006

So, today marked my first day being in business for myself. How do I spend it? Attending Major League Baseball's Opening Day celebration in Cincinnati, of course. Why, not every day do you get the chance to spend an afternoon catching a few innings with the President of the United States.

Security was incredible, as anyone would expect. Opening Day always boasts a significant police presence, but SWAT and Secret Service agents, among others, joined today's festivities.

Too bad the Reds couldn't have made it a better game. Not only was George W. Bush in attendance, but today marked my buddy's 20th Opening Day in a row. Now that's a feat in a day and age when family and professional responsibilities so often intrude on leisure pursuits.