These four words carry a lot of weight, especially for me this week. The burden of a question and an exclamation. And a little bit of both. First, the NFC championship game on Sunday. The Bears have home-field advantage, but just what is home-field advantage? I'd like to think at Soldier Field, home-field advantage is … Continue reading This is Our House
Soldier Field
Holiday
Today is NFL kick-off day. In my book, a holiday. If it were up to me, the entire nation would take the day off tomorrow. The opening day of the NFL season is one of my favorite days. But one other favorite holiday arrives shortly after Kick-off day. And that is Halloween. I love Halloween. … Continue reading Holiday
Game Day
The first time I went to a Bears game was in the early 80s. I believe it was 1983. The Bears played the Baltimore Colts. Yes, the Baltimore Colts. Before Indianapolis. Before Peyton Manning. Baltimore. It was a Sunday in late September, but the air in Chicago was already hinting of the cold to come. … Continue reading Game Day
Mermaid of the Plains 