Game 19 - Fin.

Last season, I didn't come home to see a game in September. The Cubs were bad. This year, they were atrocious.  Why waste my time THIS year? There were three special opportunities that caused me to buy tickets and make this my final game in 2012.

Aside from the game, there was a fourth reason I wanted to be back. I would get to get a taste of the Yuppie life for the first time.

Waveland Avenue Freeze Out

This entry strikes a little bit of an emotional note for me. I highly value happy memories, and this event was bringing one back from my childhood. It also let me have a connection with my dad different than any other.

My parents were never shy to entertain. We had extended family over at our house for one thing or another many, many times as I was growing up. The parties would be all year around, and eventually it would be our turn to host Thanksgiving or Christmas; a cold holiday that often meant frigid temperatures.