I’ve gotten emails from several folks asking why I’ve not commented on the Cubs and the thrashing they received from the Dodgers. Short answer: I was in mourning.
I concede that it’s silly to get that invested in a baseball season. After all, there are real problems in the world. However, this year was special. For the first time since 1969 I really beleived that this was the year. Even in 2003 when hapless Steve Bartman was blamed for breaking the streak, I was holding back my enthusiasm. This year however, it as all out there. It had been 100 years – and this would be the big one.
In fact, I had already budgeted $1,500 and 25,000 air miles to fly home to Chicago, catch a game at Wrigley, party with friends, and fly back to San Diego. The Cubs were going to be in the World Series – and it was going to be in Chicago – and I was going to be there. So much for plans.
Is there a curse? It’s fun to talk about, especially when such talk is fueled by good friends and some cold beer. There is high entertainment value in it – and something to focus on while we look to the future.
Growing up in Chicago as a South Side Cubs Fan (a rare creature frequently subjected to Sox fan ridicule), there were three truths which anyone from that time and place can relate to:
- Vote early / vote often
- Never chew gum in church
- There’s always next year
So, here we are again. 100 years and counting. I keep remembering that 104 year old man throwing out the first pitch at the first playoff game. How old will I be when the Cubs finally pull it off?
To next year. Eamus Catuli.
– Carl Melville / Blogvious
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A few weeks ago I blogged about this being the 100 year anniversary of the Cubs last World Series win. Well today, just moments ago, they took the first big step in that direction. No matter what else happens this year the Chicago Cubs are the Central division National League champions. For those keeping track, they were also the Central division National League champs last year, however this year is different.