Here’s the bottom line, and I mean this from the heart: caring about the Twins game time is caring about joy. It’s not about wins or losses—though those are nice. It’s about carving out a pocket of the day that belongs to you and maybe your people. That little bit of preparation, that quick glance at a schedule, is an act of self-care. You’re saying, “Hey, I deserve two hours of something exciting and silly and beautiful.”
So go ahead, check that time. Mark it on your fridge, text your buddy, or just whisper it to your dog. When the first pitch cuts through the air at 7:10—or 1:10, or 6:40—you won’t be just watching a game. You’ll be joining a thousand other folks who also decided, “This evening, I’m choosing fun.” And trust me, your spice rack will survive another day.