July 27, 2020: The Cherry
Normally I look forward to talking to all my 2nd shift people; today I did not. This would not be the normal smiles and small talk; yes, I still do smile underneath the mask… I think people can still tell. … Continued
July 26, 2020: Series Win
The Cubs topped off the first weekend of baseball being back with a series win over the Brewers; that was sweet. I know it’s only one series, but it’s the first series, it’s against the Brewers, it’s a short season, … Continued
July 25, 2020: Thin Margin
We’re familiar with the up and down roller coaster that a 162 game season brings, and yet still, we overreact. When our team is rolling, it’s World Series time. When our team is slumping, who we trading at the trade … Continued
July 24, 2020: The Return of the Cubs
Friday night, July 24: who would have ever thought in a million years that THIS would be the first game the Cubs play in the 2020 season. Getting through this pandemic has not been easy; getting through this pandemic without … Continued
July 23, 2020: The Return of Baseball
Thursday night brought the return of baseball; something we have been waiting for, for a long time. Almost 4 months after it would have typically started, we finally got to see teams take the field in games that count. It … Continued
July 22, 2020: The 606
For the first time on Wednesday, I rode the 606 from start to finish. This makes sense because this is the first time I’ve had a bike since the 606 opened up. The 606 is a beautiful, elevated path built … Continued
July 21, 2020: Crosstown
Monday night brought game 2 of the exhibition season between the Cubs and Sox. The White Sox fresh off a win on Sunday night at Wrigley would look to clinch the exhibition title on Monday night, as the two teams … Continued
July 20, 2020: Exhibition Season
Although there had been spring training, preseason, exhibition games played this year already, that was before the COVID; who remembers anything that happened before that? For the Cubs & Sox, Sunday night was the beginning of the shortened exhibition season. … Continued
July 19, 2020: Almost Back
It’s almost back. This Friday will be the return of baseball. Are you ready? Who the hell isn’t ready? COVID or not, let’s get this thing rolling. OK, ok… yes, the health and safety of the players and everyone involved … Continued
July 17, 2020: Hiking
Hmmm… what else can we do outside on this staycation? Well, we already knocked out 54 holes of mini golf. I bought a bike finally and rode it 13+ miles, then hit a couple parks with my son later in … Continued