I have some really cool memories here in Philly, and I thank you for the support. These are great fans, and I think when you play hard and when you do your best to win, they appreciate that. It was fun to be part of this organization and play for this city. I really enjoyed the time I was here.

I always say that I think my job is behind home plate, call a good game, play some good defense, and also, I know I was not a power hitter.

I think my goal is to play every day because I believe that I can still play every day.

I was always taught that a catcher has to be the brains of the team.

I'd gone to Wellesley College, an amazing women's college where the students were encouraged to follow our dreams. However, after I graduated and had a historical romance published, more than a few people indicated that, in some way, my career choice was a 'waste' of so much education.

I've worked throughout California as a poet: in colleges, universities, worker camps, migrant education offices, continuation high schools, juvenile halls, prisons, and gifted classrooms.

Going to talk to my little girl's teacher is a far cry from what people probably think I spend my time doing.

Nothing substitutes for a great education.