August 19, 2017: The Wrigley Life

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I can’t remember the last time I went to a Cubs game on a Saturday afternoon.  I didn’t go on this day either, but we ended up making our way over there as part of my birthday weekend celebration.  Let … Continued

August 18, 2017: Friday Afternoon

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My buddy in LA used to be amazed by it.  Watching all the Cubs home day games on WGN over the years, not believing that all those people were at the Cubs game.  Doesn’t anybody in Chicago work?  I guess … Continued

August 17, 2017: Waiting For It

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How long did you have to wait for it?  Maybe it was about four and a half years.  Maybe it was just a bit over forty. Maybe it was 90+ years.  To say we have been patiently waiting for it, … Continued

August 16, 2017: Winning Ugly

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To borrow a phrase from the first team I remember, the 1983 Sox, winning ugly pretty much defined the Cubs victory on Wednesday night over the Reds.  After blowing a big lead, it took a wild pitch in the bottom … Continued

August 14, 2017: Monday Fun Day

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Let’s be honest.  Mondays suck.  If it is your first day back at work from the weekend, like it is for a bunch of us, it is not a fun day.  Like they say in Office Space, it sounds like … Continued

August 13, 2017: Not Looking Back

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When Jake said that a couple weeks ago, about not looking back… about taking the NL Central lead and running with it, he was right… until after Saturday’s game.  Yes, we were still percentage points in first place, so technically … Continued

August 12, 2017: Granola Bar Magic

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We made it.  Championship Saturday was here for my 4-6 year old Cubs.  How did they fare? Well, I was concerned; not THAT concerned, but based on our performance in 9:30am games, I feared we would be sleep walking.  I … Continued

August 11, 2017: Must Watch TV

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I’ll be the first one to tell you that I don’t care about preseason football.  I never make time to watch it.  Wake me when the regular season starts.  I’ll also tell you how pissed I was this past draft … Continued

August 10, 2017: Back to 35th

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For the second time this year, and second straight week, I was back at Comiskey Park III to view a Sox game in person.  This time was the Father’s Day game, which includes my brother, brother in law, and dad; … Continued