Cubs

As the wheels touched down, and the plane pulled into the gate, Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” blared on the speakers.  I was home, and I was happy.  Walking towards ground transportation, I was met by my son and … Continued

Being out of town sucks… I don’t get to watch any Cubs games.  That, plus the fact I was busy at work…  Well, it all led to my decision on my off day on Sunday.  I had to watch the … Continued

Thank God Derrick Rose got traded.  No, I don’t mean it like that… like I couldn’t wait until he was moved, although at the end of the day, I think it’ll be fine.  I mean, it was a nicely timed … Continued

How important is your record in one run games? For a losing team, like the Cubs were up until last year, I thought it was a good gauge of how close they were.  So regardless of their overall record, they … Continued

You have to say it like the famous Ice Cube verse:  “Today was a good day”.  And I didn’t even have to use my AK… So yeah, catch up time again.  This time it was due to some good personal … Continued

My iPhone said 5:00. It was Friday morning and I was up. Had work on the brain; sometimes when I walk my dog in the morning, an idea may strike me. Sometimes this idea is about work, and sometimes it’s … Continued

Where the hell were we?  I forgot how far I fell behind, but we’re back now… and oh yeah, as usual, there’s plenty to talk about. Let’s start with my favorite topic:  the Cubs.  After being shutdown by Mad Max … Continued

The Cubs closed out the series with the Braves on Sunday with another win.  They took the series against the worst team in the majors (whew!) and kept on rolling.  It was Jon Lester throwing a gem in this one. … Continued