October 27, 2016: The Series Begins

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I wish I could remember who said it.  It had to be somebody during the Blackhawks title runs; maybe it was Eddie O.  It went kind of like this:  A series doesn’t really begin until the road team wins a … Continued

October 26, 2016: Out of the System

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That was ugly.  It was such a beautiful day leading up to this game.  I couldn’t stop smiling all day long, just waiting for the World Series to begin; just waiting to see my Cubbies play in the Fall Classic … Continued

October 25, 2016: World Series Preview

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Yes, I still get excited saying it:  the Cubs are in the World Series.  That excitement will remain throughout the introductions & the anthem.  Once the first pitch is thrown, the excitement will shift towards 100% focus on the task … Continued

October 24, 2016: After Shock

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Yes, it really did happen.  The Cubs are going to the World Series.  It’s still unbelievable to me.  I look forward to seeing a game on Tuesday that I have never witnessed before.  I was glad to get past the … Continued

October 23, 2016: Just Another Day

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It was 6:45 AM Saturday morning, and my son was jumping on top of me.  I had already been up a few times earlier; it wasn’t that easy to sleep.  That’s pretty rare for me.  After trying to get him … Continued

October 22, 2016: If They Win

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It’s how we always begin talking about the Cubs.  We always have to throw that “if” in there; it’s the cautious approach we take.  It’s almost like covering ourselves emotionally if they don’t win.  We are this way because they … Continued

October 21, 2016: Stars of the Game

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It’s 10 minutes from Hollywood.  Dodger Stadium sits right off of Sunset, a short drive… nobody walks in LA… from Hollywood.  It was the site of the NLCS Game 5, and the stars were shining.  It was the biggest stage … Continued

October 19, 2016: Changing the Script

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Ouch.  That Game 3 loss was brutal.  That was NOT the Cubs team I watched all year.  That was NOT Clayton Kershaw on the mound.  The series is NOT tied any more.  Thankfully, there is time to recover. It has … Continued

October 18, 2016: Restless

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It’s only been one day, and I’m already restless.  I’m ready for the Cubs to play again.  I’m ready to get back on our winning ways.  I keep thinking about Game 3. Why do I feel guilty about still having … Continued