May 12, 2017: That Rivalry

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The Friday morning of game day had arrived.  Before then, it was off to the St. Louis Zoo… right after free breakfast that is. It was a short 20 minute drive into the city.  It only started backing up where … Continued

May 11, 2017: Meet Me in St. Louis

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Did you miss me?  Probably never even knew I was gone.  Well I was; and now I’m back… and it’s time to catch up.  So… I figured I’d do a multi-part blog summarizing what I was doing these past handful … Continued

May 10, 2017: No Excuses

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Excuse:  attempt to lessen the blame attaching to a fault or offense; seek to defend or justify. Assessment:  the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. I think I’m going to need some help … Continued

May 9, 2017: 500

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After 32 games, the Cubs are a 500 team.  It’s ok.  Breathe.  They just won the 2nd game of the doubleheader and are now 1 game over 500!!! They recovered from getting pounded in the first half of the doubleheader in … Continued

May 7, 2017: Wake Up Call

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I’m not saying the Cubs have been sleep walking thus far through the season, but maybe they do need a wake up call.  Maybe the Yankees provided that this weekend. It’s not going to be easy; nobody said it would … Continued

May 6, 2017: The Debut

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I wasn’t sure.  He’s only 5 years old.  Yeah, why not.  It was a few weeks ago that I signed my son up for his first baseball league. You can’t beat the value.  Last year, I did the whole lil … Continued

May 5, 2017: Not the Slider

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Friday afternoon games are great at Wrigley.  They’re even better if you’re not working and watching them.  I’m not that lucky most Fridays.  The Cubs Yankees series opener had to be followed on my phone. I saw the early 1-0 … Continued

May 2, 2017: Not Worried

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There are a lot of things to worry about in Chicago sports.  The Bears draft & future has to be up there.  The Bulls direction.  The Sox maintaining their hot start.  Heck, even the Blackhawks future is less than comfortable.  … Continued

May 1, 2017: That’s Die Hard

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That’s Cub… you see that all over the place now.  Some people don’t like it; I’m fine with it.  As the Cubs train gets bigger and bigger after winning their first World Series, it still all boils down to playing the … Continued