November 10, 2016: The Wade Effect

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Been watching a bit more of the Bulls lately, as I slowly get back into Chicago sports post Cubs World Championship.  I have to admit… it’s been a slow transition.  I’m going to ride this Cubs wave as long as … Continued

November 8, 2016: Our Bulls

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Monday night brought the return of the other Chicago teams.  It was a visit to the United Center to see the Bulls take on the Magic.  My new Chicago Cubs gray World Series champs hat looked really nice with my … Continued

November 7, 2016: Pour It Up

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OK, I think I will give the Cubs a break… after this one.  Today, we’ll “pour it up” for those not here to see it happen. We all know people who lived and died and never saw it.  Family, friends… … Continued

November 6, 2016: It Happened

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Yes, I’m still on my Cubs high.  This might last for a while, but… at the very least, I will start to pay attention to and blog about other sporting events in Chicago soon.  I did watch the 2nd half … Continued

November 5, 2016: The Mighty Schwarbino

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As I continue to gather my thoughts around this Cubs World Series title, I think of the players that made this happen.  Throughout the 114 wins it took to bring home the trophy, it was truly, truly a team effort.  … Continued

November 4, 2016: Recovery

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Usually the word “recovery” is used in conjunction with something bad that happened.  “A return to a normal or healthy condition” in this case is appropriate as well.  After this exciting 2016 Cubs journey ended on the highest note possible, … Continued

November 3, 2016: This Was Our Year

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It was the first time all year I was truly scared.  The Indians had just tied the game with 3 runs in the 8th, and escaped the top of the 9th giving up nothing.  It was a tie game, heading … Continued

November 2, 2016: And Then There Was One

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I slept like a baby last night.  I knew I would after the Cubs performance in Game 6.  There were some stressful moments, but nothing in comparison to Game 5, and nothing in comparison to what tonight will feel like.  … Continued