October 16, 2015: NLCS Preview

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On the eve of the start of the 2015 NLCS, the feelings are starting to come back.  The feelings of excitement & anticipation are ramping up; it’s the Cubs vs Mets for the right to represent the National League in … Continued

October 15, 2015: Hiatus Return

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OK, so you probably didn’t miss me, but I’m back.  Where did I go?  Nowhere.  I wish I had a good story to tell…  here’s a couple: Version 1:  After Tuesday’s Cubs game, I was so mentally exhausted, I decided … Continued

October 14, 2015: Emotion Sorting

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It was surreal to read the headline on the bottom of the screen during the multiple postgame shows:  The Cubs advance to the NLCS.  I’m still processing it. I was nervous as hell yesterday.  The feelings that were running through … Continued

October 13, 2015: North Side Hit Men

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It was like those t-shirts they sell outside of Wrigley; those blue shirts with the title “North Side Hit Men” with a picture of Al Capone and the Cubs logo.  Yeah, I know Capone is from the South Side, but … Continued

October 12, 2015: Pause for the Cause

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It was a day of relaxation.  It was a day to breathe, and take a step back from the high tension that is Cubs playoff baseball.  After splitting the first two games in St. Louis, it was an off day Sunday. I was … Continued

October 11, 2015: Bouncing Back

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This is what good teams do.  Down 1-0 and still in St. Louis, the Cubs looked to avoid a 2-0 hole. The percentages and history were already against us. The team that wins game 1 at home wins the series … Continued

October 10, 2015: Earth Bound

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Some of the easiest blogs come after big wins and big losses.  Unfortunately, this is coming after the Cubs 4-0 loss in St. Louis in Game 1 of the NLDS. I guess 9 in a row was a pretty good … Continued

October 9, 2015: NLDS Preview

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OK, so the Bears and everything else is going to get put on the backburner for now.  The Cubs are in the playoffs, and frankly, I can’t focus on anything else. I love all my Chicago teams, but for the … Continued

October 8, 2015: Mojo Working

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Whew!  The emotional rollercoaster has ended… for tonight.  What a fricking ride it was! I was stressing all damn week.  I couldn’t wait until gametime.  We all knew that one team, a 97 win team or 98 win team would … Continued

October 7, 2015: 163

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421, 522, 531, 540, 549…  OK it’s time to get up. Yes the first time was due to my son kicking me in the back, as he arrived at some point to our room last night.  The rest were the … Continued