One of the fun and unique things about sports is how involved the fans and crowd can get in games. This could be good or bad. Fans can heckle opposing teams and players. They can boo and yell at their own team out of frustration. They may yell at officials. But fans can also yell…
Month: October 2022
Why I Love This Team
Earlier this week I wrote about why I love this 2022. Phillies team. And I continue to find more reasons I love this team as they continue their magical run. Everyone Gets a Turn: One reason this team has been so successful is that different players have stepped up every game. Last night was Nick…
We Missed the Big Moment!
I have to share something about the Phillies World Series clinching-win that I’m embarrassed to share as a diehard Phillies fan. We sort of missed the game winning home run by Bryce Harper in the bottom of the eight inning. I’ll explain. I had been watching the game in my bedroom while the kids were…
It’s About We, Not Me
As October comes to an end and the month long obsession and commercialization with pink ends, I just want to remind everyone of a few things about breast cancer. Women get checked annually. No excuses. Get it done. If something doesn’t feel right, get it checked. Don’t ignore anything that doesn’t feel normal. This doesn’t…
Team Chemistry
I think that team chemistry is one of the most underrated things for success in sports. Even in sports where it may not seem as critical as it is in basketball or football, it matters. And that’s one of the reasons I think the Phillies are having so much success. They love each other and…
A Change (of shirt) Would Do You Good
One thing I’ve learned after multiple surgeries now is to appreciate little things. Since it was my third time with drains after my recent procedure, I knew what to expect, but I still hated them and couldn’t wait until they were out. Besides the freedom of movement from the drains, I was also so excited…
The Beauty of Cross Country
Yesterday I did something that took me back in time to why I fell in love with cross country. I walked on some trails at a local park and was reminded what is so great about the sport. During the week I usually just walk around my neighborhood. I live about a mile from a…
Drain Pain
The dreaded post surgical drains. They’re a pain when they’re in and yesterday I’ve learned they can be a pain when they’re out. Like an incredibly annoying shooting pain that decided to hit me as I was walking home with Chase and Shane from school. And this was with only one drain out and one…