May 28, 2022: Under 500
The first time around when the Cubs and Sox met, we both had the same record; that was embarrassing… for the Sox that is. We knew the Cubs were going to suck, but the Sox? I was told they’d win … Continued
May 27, 2022: My First
You always remember your first… I sometimes think how the hell I remember all this shit; it’s kind of crazy. I think it’s why I wanted my son to play sports; you experience memories that you will remember for the … Continued
May 26, 2022: The Early Years
My son was actually scheduled to play at Harrison Park again on Thursday evening, yet the fields were “unplayable” as we were told. Kind of pissed me off, as the sun came out later in the afternoon; it was a … Continued
May 25, 2022: Harrison Park
Wednesday night was supposed to be a special night. My son was scheduled to play his 2nd baseball game of the season at Harrison Park, a place that is near and dear to my heart. I spent many years playing … Continued
May 22, 2022: He’s Back
It’s been 3 years… since my son took the baseball field. Sure, he did play in a Fall League last year, but not since 2019, pre-COVID, has he played summer baseball. For a while, it looked like it might not … Continued
May 21, 2022: An Old Friend
Friday night was fun. I met up with an old friend. Hadn’t seen him in like, shit, 15 years or so? It was crazy, but he’s one of those guys that you just pick up with, like you guys just … Continued
May 13, 2022: Friday Hopping
We were talking about going out on Friday night, but my son wasn’t feeling well. He’s been touch and go this week; good enough to go to school, but wiped out/borderline sick after school. We missed a basketball game and … Continued
May 12, 2022: All My Ex’s
I just shake my damn head… Thursday night certainly threw some stuff in our faces, no? As I scrolled through Twitter earlier in the day, I saw that Anthony Rizzo would be back in Chicago; he should have never F-ing … Continued
May 10, 2022: No Spring
That was quick. One day it’s 40 degrees and raining, next day it’s almost 90 degrees; welcome to Chicago’s changing seasons. This year felt a little different. It’s almost as if we had no spring. We went straight from dreary … Continued
May 7, 2022: Harder Than It Should Be
It wasn’t this hard growing up; signing up a kid to play baseball that is. Yet, going back all the way to when my son first started playing, it has been a challenge. It’s way harder than it should be… … Continued