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Baseball (MM #3115)

The baseball playoffs are underway and I have to admit that I’m depressed. My team, the Cubs didn’t make the cut this year. And while that’s something that’s happened many times through the years this year really hurt. Because the Cubs late season collapse reminded of 50 years ago…

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Years Of Suffering (MM #2740)

My life as a sports fan has changed drastically in the last couple of years. As a lifelong Cubs fan I experienced many years of suffering. But in the last few years I’ve found out what it’s like to still care in September and October…

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Royal Blue (MM #2457)

We all know that colors have meanings. And sometimes, colors mean different things to different people. Take royal blue for instance. To me, it was the colors of my high school basketball team. But to others, it means something completely different…

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Staying Silent (MM #2042)

I saw my first game at Wrigley Field when I was 6. But I’ve been staying silent about my love for the Chicago Cubs for decades. It’s in my DNA. I’m still feeling the pain from the famed ’69 season. Go ahead and accuse me of jumping on the bandwagon, you won’t hurt my feelings….

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Gonna Be A Wild Day (MM #1659)

It’s gonna be a wild day. And when I say wild, I mean ‘wild card’. The Chicago Cubs are in the post season…sort of. Technically they have to win today to be in the playoffs. Many of my extended family members are feeling a bit stressed…

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It’s A Way Of Life (MM #379)

It’s Opening Day.  That means baseball, and fun things like peanuts, popcorn, and Cracker Jack.  But there’s also a downside to the day…

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Buy Me Some Peanuts (MM #15)

Springtime is here, and that means the baseball season is upon us.  And while I consider myself a baseball fan, I feeling really apathetic this year.

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