When Wrigleyville became Wrizzoville

I was in Wrigley Field on Friday to welcome my favorite-most ballplayer, Anthony Rizzo, home. It was his first time within the The Friendly Confines since he was so cruelly ripped from us in 2021. This was one highly emotional homecoming. 41,100 fans gave him an ovation every time he came up to bat. The Cubs ran  a very nice tribute/highlight video before the game and played his old Cub walk-up music whenever he approached the batter's box.*

Lest you think all this sentiment and passion were limited to me, I give you the back page of Chicago Sun Times, as well as signs I noticed in the neighborhood around the ballpark.

 

And this is a man enjoying a capacity crowd (including me and my nephew) welcoming him home.

Forever My Captain

As one of the handmade signs said: THERE'S NO BAD BLOOD. JUST MAD LOVE FOR RIZZO.

*This is never done for players on the opposing team.

Sunday Stealing

200 QUESTIONS

1. What shows are you into? I watch a lot of TV. I've recently discovered reruns of Mad About You on Rewind TV and there's a new season of Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. I always watch Friends and Law and Order when I stumble upon them.

2. What’s your claim to fame? I am a childless cat lady. And I vote.

3. How often do you play sports? I try to go to yoga classes weekly and I stretch every morning. That's it.

4. Are you early or late? Late

5. What quirks do you have? I have no sense of direction. None whatsoever. Right now, am I facing north or south? I don't know. I have always worn my watch on my left wrist so I can tell right from left. When I was a kid, parents and teachers alike told me it's because I don't pay attention but I really think there's a problem with how my neurons fire. I also have no reflexes when the doctor hits my leg with that rubber hammer. When I was a little girl, the family doctor thought this was funny. In retrospect, I wish he had taken this more seriously. It was likely an early indicator of my congenital spine issues.

6. How often do you people watch? All the time.

7. What’s your favorite drink? Coke.

8. What do you hope never changes? Coke.

9. What’s your dream car? One that comes with a chauffeur.

10.  Where would you rather be from? Nowhere. I love my neighborhood. I love my country.

11. What songs have you completely memorized? Gazillions. I may not remember my right from my left, but I'm great with song lyrics.

12. What would you rate 10/10? Cuddling with my cats.

13. What job would you be terrible at? Chauffeur.

14. What skill would you like to master? I don't know that it's a skill, but I'd like to be better at yoga.

15. What movie title best describes your life? I'm sorry, but I've got nothing for this.