August 29, 2017: Looking Ahead
At this time last year, it was already a given that the Cubs were going to the playoffs. By the way, just thinking about last year, still gets me happy; FYI, it always will. This year is a bit different, … Continued
August 28, 2017: The Fight That Was
Anybody else watch that McGregor vs Mayweather fight? The fight that was supposed to be awesome, was just another disappointment. We kind of knew this already too. There was a reason Mayweather was the big favorite; there is a reason … Continued
August 27, 2017: Already Know
The Bears 3rd preseason game was this Sunday. You know, the one I argued for Mitchell to start… giving the Bears as close to a true picture of what he could do with and against 1st stringers. Well, they didn’t … Continued
August 26, 2017: The Foundation
It was Friday night, just about my son’s bed time. His first week of kindergarten was in the books. As we were getting ready, he asks me: “Are the Cubs on”? I said, yes. He said, I want to watch … Continued
August 25, 2017: The Return of Fantasy
I’m not only talking about fantasy football… I’m talking about for the first time in a long time being excited about the Bears. Such a big part of it was due to addition by subtraction at the most important position … Continued
August 24, 2017: One Guy
If you had your choice of one guy to NOT be on this Cubs team, who would it be? Well, let’s back into this. Let’s take a look at the guys who we want to see retire as Cubs; let’s … Continued
August 23, 2017: Batting Practice
Who doesn’t love batting practice? Trying to catch those foul balls before each game is fun. It’s also fun to get in the cages and do it yourself. One of the last times I was in there, my hands were full of … Continued
August 22, 2017: New Year
I like the text message that my brother in law sent me this year: Remember, a birthday is like a personal new year. I’m buying that all day every day. So, besides January 1st, for me, August 22nd is the … Continued
August 21, 2017: Having Fun
Are we having fun yet Cubs fans? Sunday was just the latest installment of fun into our lives, as the Cubs capped off the weekend sweep of the Jays with some style. Baseball is supposed to be a fun game; … Continued
August 20, 2017: Round Two
It was the return to Arizona for round two of the preseason for our Bears. I recorded this one too; still haven’t watched all of it yet. I just can’t help but think about that one game in Arizona; how … Continued