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
May 5, 2022: Cinco de Mayo
Ah yes, the 5th of May; how do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I have some memories… One of my oldest friends was born on this day. When I say oldest, I mean I’ve known him since I was 5 … Continued
May 4, 2022: Two Game Sweep
The Sox beat the Cubs again on Wednesday night at Wrigley to complete the two game sweep. That got me thinking… should winning two games really constitute a sweep? As I try to make myself feel better, my initial thought … Continued
May 3, 2022: Not The Same
Wow… what a barn burner on Tuesday night at Wrigley. So much excitement in the air for Cubs Sox; packed crowd, beautiful weather, both teams at the top of the standings. Yeah… ok. The Crosstown Classic usually brings a rush … Continued