Sunday, May 04, 2025

SUNDAY STEALING

Time Travel

 What were you doing ...

1. Twenty years ago? In spring/summer 2005, my Cubs weren't doing so great, but my favorite-ever pitcher, Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, was back in Cubbie blue so I was happy. I think I had a nice office. The agency I worked for rearranged and moved us often, and having a good office had a major impact on my attitude toward coming to work. I was still a redhead and I still had a waist. My cats were Joey, Charlotte and Reynaldo.

2. Ten years ago? In spring/summer 2015, I was immersed in The Big Project. It was the highest-profile assignment, with the biggest budget, I would ever have in my career. I didn't know it then (wouldn't know until fall), but I acquitted myself well and it would be a success. Joe Maddon was managing the Cubs and the glory days were upon us. (I'm still a little in love with Joe.) Connie had just joined Joey and Reynaldo.

3. Five years ago? In spring/summer 2020, we were on Covid lockdown and I was obsessed with finding Cubbie blue masks. My cat Reynaldo really, really loved me working from home. I reread To Kill a Mockingbird, which was a good and inspiring choice, and rediscovered That Girl, which I loved as a little girl. I stopped wearing contact lenses because I didn't want to be touching my eyeballs all the time during a pandemic. I don't miss them and kind of like switching up glass frames.

4. One year ago? In spring/summer 2024, Anthony Rizzo hit his 300th homerun so I was happy. I had a wonderful time at the TCM Classic Film Festival, but so many of us returned home from the fest with colds/flu. This year I masked up for my flights and stayed healthy. I think that, like wearing my glasses every day instead of contacts, wearing a mask when I am on an airplane is my new normal. Catwise, it's Connie and Roy Hobbs.

5. Yesterday? Got my hair cut, had lunch with my nephew, bought my niece a Mother's Day card, and watched my Cubs kick Brewer ass.

Bonus! What will you do tomorrow? Monday I'm going to the dentist.

 



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5 comments:

  1. Lisa5:13 AM

    I agree with masks when flying! When I've flown without one - got sick; when I've worn a mask while flying - stayed healthy.

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  2. Roger Owen Green6:13 AM

    "having a good office had a major impact on my attitude toward coming to work." - something my org seldom understood. I've only seen your Cubbies once in person, in 2008, in Wrigley (they lost)

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  3. Cat.2:24 PM

    I hear the office part for real: I FINALLY have an actual office after 20 years of complaining about Gossip Central where my desk used to be.

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  4. Kwizgiver5:23 PM

    Oh, your niece! I feel like I know her because of your blog. I hope she's feeling well during this exciting time.

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  5. CountryDew5:55 PM

    Haircuts are great, nice offices help, and going to the dentist is . . . either good or bad depending on what you're having done! Good luck with that.

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