October 18, 2017: Our Window

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I’m trying to cheer myself up… about our Cubs.  Down 3-0… looking done… still hoping inside, that they have one more run left.  We’ll find out soon enough.  Until then, I need to write; that’s why I started this whole thing … Continued

October 17, 2017: Last Stand

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You never see it coming do you?  On the 13 year anniversary of the only MLB team to come back from 3-0 to win a series, the Cubs will look to do the same after being put to the brink … Continued

October 16, 2017: Trained

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It’s how he trained us.  This is why we question him, especially the latest decision to NOT bring in Wade Davis in the 9th inning of Game 2 on Sunday night. Who was the guy who told us there is … Continued

October 14, 2017: Familiar Position

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The Cubs are no strangers from coming behind in a series to win.  2015 vs Cards, 2016 vs Dodgers, and 2016 vs Indians are proof.  They’ll have to do it again  if they want to keep the repeat alive. I … Continued

October 13, 2017: The Rematch

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It’s actually the third round if you want to get technical, but for the second consecutive year the Cubs will see the Dodgers in the NLCS. It was the NLDS first time around back in 2008.  I remember it well. … Continued

October 12, 2017: One To Remember

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I was ready.  After unpacking, organizing, and cleaning most of the day, I couldn’t wait to watch Game 5 of the 2017 NLDS.  I couldn’t believe we were here; I still had faith.  Remember, after Game 7 last year, that … Continued

October 11, 2017: Blanked

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So I didn’t miss Game 4 of the NLDS.  I wish I would have missed it.  All those fans there on this cold rainy day got nothing to cheer about, well almost nothing. There was that brief sarcastic cheer when … Continued

October 10, 2017: It’s a Marathon

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You ever hear that term “it’s a marathon not a sprint?”  This is true, so true. Speaking of marathons, my mother in law just ran the Chicago one.  That was a very nice accomplishment.  I just couldn’t believe the thousands … Continued

October 9, 2017: Moving Sucks

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Raise your hand if you like moving.  I see no one. Moving sucks. It’s a pain in the ass.  I’ve done it a few times… When I was 21, I moved out of the house I grew up in; my … Continued

October 7, 2017: Second Guessing

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With the Cubs up 3-1 heading into the bottom of the 8th inning, I was thinking; “damn, I wonder what the odds were on a Cubs sweep.” I had bet on the Tigers to sweep the A’s back in the … Continued