Brand new episode. A discussion of the Champions League and a preview of this weekend's Premier League matches. https://t.co/5Dm4gMGDKk
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 17, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
Free Kicks
Wildfire Schulte
Born OTD in 1882, Wildfire Schulte. Eccentric (he searched the streets for hairpins because they were lucky), clutch (.321 in 91 WS at bats), and memorable (Ty Cobb called him "one of the all-time greats"). WS in 1906-07-08-10. MVP in 1911. Stole home 22 times. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/Ebiq8mRXDr
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 17, 2021
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Live Music
Over the past few years one of the things I've missed the most is live music. I was watching a great Bruce Springsteen concert film last night (from 2001) and I think I figured out why I miss it so much. Music is such a personal thing, and its so hard to put into words how and why it affects you. But in a concert setting you have the opportunity to not only express your love of that music, but you can do it directly to the artists that created it. You are telling them that the time and effort they put into what they created was worth it. That it was a great gift. When you sing along to their words, you are saying thank you, and you see it in their eyes that this makes them happy. You are happy that you can finally, if even in a very small way, pay them back for what they have given you. In a cynical world, its a big loss when this experience disappears, even for a small amount of time.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
RIP Norm
BREAKING: Norm MacDonald has died "after a long and private battle with cancer"
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) September 14, 2021
The influential comedian and former 'SNL' Weekend Update anchor was 61 https://t.co/wSbwGQ8Syp
Monday, September 13, 2021
Meanwhile in New York
❤️
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) September 12, 2021
(📸: @MLBONFOX) pic.twitter.com/56SmyoD13p
In Case You Missed It
Kris Bryant in tears while watching his tribute video in his first game back at Wrigley.
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) September 10, 2021
(📸: @WatchMarquee) pic.twitter.com/2yUpRGGpeq
Eckhartz Press at the Printers Row Litfest
Thanks to all the people who stopped by and met our authors Bob Boone, Ken Korber, Margaret Larkin, Vicki Quade, and Roger Badesch. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was friendly, and it was nice to get out and enjoy it. Looking forward to returning next year.
Minutia Men
Come for the vaccine catharsis, stay for the stories about stupid TV interns. @MinutiaMen https://t.co/05fN4LlioG
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 11, 2021
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