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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 1d

You guys, the sky yesterday 💙

Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 2d

After several speakers reminisced about Shirley, they officially broke ground to This Used To Be My Playground. I got misty and had a moment to myself behind the ticket booth. Every event without Shirley will be bittersweet. But we saw Queen B honored and it was a great day.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 3d

The only thing better than celebrating baseball history is being there when it's made. Just missing my friend, Shirley B. Congrats Maybelle Blair, IWBC, and the city of Rockford! #APlaceofTheirOwn

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 3d

Much needed Fall Ball Therapy.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 6d

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 5d

The accuracy.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 6d

Introverted, but willing to discuss the Rockford Peaches, pretty much any day.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 8d

Look at that glassy Rock River.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 9d

Baseball's big summer in Rockford: Largest girls tourney in the country adds to Women's Baseball World Cup

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The largest girls baseball tournament in the country

www.rockrivercurrent.com

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks again to Midway Village for inviting me to World War II Days. I talked about women's baseball in the war effort and how the Peaches' legacy is celebrated and continues to bring international attention to Rockford. 12-year-old me would be geeking out that I'm still doing this work in 2025.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 11d

Aside from Women in Baseball Week (of course) World War II Days is the most wonderful time of the year in Rockford. Already in full bloom and I'm eating it up.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 12d

I'm a miracle. King of the impossible.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 12d

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 13d

Rockford's spider game is on point. Meet Artie and Laura-Beth. They live on my porch, but so far, we all mind our own business. If you're in need of nightmare fuel, however, walk across the State Street bridge sometime and check out the railing. #RockfordZoo

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 13d

Yes! Halloween is my all time favorite and the reason I'm a horror fan. But The Fog is masterful filmmaking.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 15d

I really dig the hot and cold of the street light vs the moon here. Creepy and lovely fall nights ahead 🖤

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 16d

Yes to both.

Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 16d

The Archduke went in for a routine vet checkup today that turned into marathon poking and prodding. He was brave though and is back home resting. I love this cat.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 17d

You have your own museum!

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 17d

Mood when it's a whole year before the next Women in Baseball Conference, but you still learned a lot and got to see your friends and colleagues do well. I'll be talking about the Rockford Peaches during WWII Days at Midway Village next weekend. Come see me and keep telling the stories.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 19d

2 newest acquisitions from a trip home this summer. I publicly commit to not having them take up residence on the nightstand for the next year. #ReadBaseball

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 21d

I can't focus enough to read books right now, but I've already started on my next cap-knitting project to donate to local elementary schools this winter. I'm ready for Fall. I challenge everyone to find 10 minutes of pure happiness every day and then dive right back into battle. I love my cat.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 21d

I've (safely) lost 20 lbs in the past 9 weeks, due to changes in diet & exercise and side effects of medicine. I'm apparently still a really decent writer. I have trusted, amazing friends spread out all over the world who can pick right up with me like it's 2018, 2004, or 1992.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 21d

Snapshot of 47 on a random Wednesday: I got my hair cut today and am glad it's still something I need to have done. I ran errands all day in what is now considered a dad uniform of polo and cargo shorts and I'm 100% fine with it.

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 26d

Issue 4 of Lost Diamonds, one of my favorite things ever, just arrived! Snag one for yourself: www.etsy.com/listing/4362588338/lost-diamonds-issue-4-covering-1957-to

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