I read a variety of Cincinnati Reds media and the best line I read this week? "It is May 1st and the Cincinnati Reds are not in last place." Yep, that about sums up the last several decades for my RedLegs. The baseball news so far this season includes the improved rule changes for a … Continue reading How are my Reds starting the season?
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National High Five Day
Today celebrates a now ubiquitous form of celebration whose origin is disputed - the "high-five" celebratory slap. It is everywhere in our culture and you likely never gave it another thought, yet happily call out "up-top" when you want to celebrate a winning moment. My favorite story involves one of my favorite former Cincinnati Reds … Continue reading National High Five Day
Throwback Thursday – Baseball back in my day…
This was the lineup of my youth. I will always remember my Big Red Machine. I root for today's team, but dream of the Cincinnati Reds back in the '70s. Not sure why my dreams are always sepia toned. Go REDS!
Baseball Opening Day 2023
Today is a special day for the nation but especially for my beloved Cincinnati Reds. Baseball used to be practically a religion in the city I grew up in. The recent success of the hometown Bengals and the dismal performance of the Reds has changed some preferences in the Queen City. But I am still … Continue reading Baseball Opening Day 2023
Let The Spring Training Games of 2023 Begin!
Yes the day has arrived for Spring Training Games to begin. The newly named Cleveland Guardians take on the original professional baseball team Cincinnati Reds today at 3:05 PM. May the Reds get their work in, test the new baseball rules, try new lineups and may I hope, maybe, perhaps win? Regardless the baseball season … Continue reading Let The Spring Training Games of 2023 Begin!
Cincinnati Reds position players report tomorrow and a quick summary of some new rules
Spring Training begins in earnest tomorrow as the rest of the team shows up to start getting their work in. Also they will spend some time learning about the new rules in their sport for which I have included a summary below. This is my secret hope. We've done next to nothing in the off … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds position players report tomorrow and a quick summary of some new rules
Cincinnati Reds Pitchers and Catchers Report Today – All is Right with the World…
Ever since I was a little boy, and in so many ways I still am one, the beginning of Spring Training has given me a thrill. Ball hitting glove is the sound of the day. Soon, bats will be added, then test games, then spring training games and finally Opening Day. But don't let me … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds Pitchers and Catchers Report Today – All is Right with the World…
National Pork Rind Day as we focus on Pig Skins Game
As I do not have a rooting interest in this Super Bowl, I can focus on another National Day that happens at the same time. Marketers have already tied their Pork Rind Day to go with the National Pig Skin Championship. As you know pork rinds are just a polite name for the skin of … Continue reading National Pork Rind Day as we focus on Pig Skins Game
Super Bowl LVII
If you see a Bengals helmet below, you know that my beloved Cincinnati Football team is in the next Super Bowl. Not a single stripe on either helmet so guess my Bengals are out of it this year. That's for three reasons really. The Kansas City Chiefs is an excellent team, one of the best … Continue reading Super Bowl LVII
Conference Championship Games on the road to the Super Bowl
Well the final playoff bracket happens tomorrow as the last four teams standing vie for an invitation to the Super Bowl. Of course my observations are all shaded by my orange and black Cincinnati Bengals lenses. The NFC starts out tomorrow afternoon with the San Francisco 49er's visiting the Philadelphia Eagles. For weeks leading up … Continue reading Conference Championship Games on the road to the Super Bowl
NFL Playoffs and crossing fingers for my Bengals
Division Round for the NFL this weekend. You may know the results so far. The Kansas City Chiefs handled the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Philadelphia Eagles manhandled the New York Giants. Tonight we will see quite the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. While I do not love the Cowboys I … Continue reading NFL Playoffs and crossing fingers for my Bengals
Time to think about another Cincinnati Reds season
Every year I look forward to a new Cincinnati Reds season. Last season was a disaster. Can't be that bad again. I hope. We have a fresh young roster and hope springs eternal. It is exactly seven weeks until the first Spring Training game and just short of twelve weeks until Opening Day. Time to … Continue reading Time to think about another Cincinnati Reds season
Throwback Thursday – My Reds do not have the worst record in baseball – for now…
So in my occasional Throwback Thursday series - The Cincinnati Reds! Woo-hoo! So if you follow baseball you know that my Cincinnati Reds have gotten off to a historically bad start. For one of the first times in this season, we do not have the worst record in major league baseball. For 2022 that is … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – My Reds do not have the worst record in baseball – for now…
In Memoriam – Pitchers at Bat
In the settlement between Major League Baseball and the Players Union an unfortunate clause was included. It enshrined the Designated Hitter for the National League. The American League has abided by it for decades so it is not unprecedented. But I have always enjoyed the strategy implications of the pitcher batting for himself and the … Continue reading In Memoriam – Pitchers at Bat
Throwback Thursday – a long ago family Cincinnati Reds game as their 2022 Campaign is launched!
If you read this blog at all regularly you already know my life long love of the Cincinnati Reds. Though delayed, the Reds will open their season in Atlanta tonight. It is only the third time since 1890 that the Reds have not opened the season in Cincinnati. The last time that happened was in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – a long ago family Cincinnati Reds game as their 2022 Campaign is launched!
Trying to be a patient Cincinnati Reds Fan
There is unease in Reds Nation. Management recently traded away two of the fan's (and mine) favorite players, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners. There is much rending of clothing, gnashing of teeth and bitter complaining on Reds social media. But calm down folks. Suarez seriously underperformed recently, even though he is … Continue reading Trying to be a patient Cincinnati Reds Fan
Disappointed but excited for the future
Well, my Bengals did not win Super Bowl LVI. Sure I was a bit crestfallen, but I have several upbeat thoughts about the game. It was an exciting and competitive game. Too many Super Bowls are boring and blowouts. I like seeing games decided in the last minutes.There have been many complains about officiating (especially … Continue reading Disappointed but excited for the future
Super Bowl LVI – The Big Game – The Big Day – My Prediction (as if you didn’t know)
After celebrating the cuisine of Cincinnati on this blog for the last week, I don't think there is any doubt who I think will win. It has been a long stretch of waiting and rebuilding for the professional teams of the Queen City. I am still waiting on another title for my beloved Reds and … Continue reading Super Bowl LVI – The Big Game – The Big Day – My Prediction (as if you didn’t know)
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #4 and a tie in to National Pizza Day! – La Rosa’s Pizza
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #4 and a tie in to National Pizza Day! – La Rosa’s Pizza
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #3 – Goetta
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #3 – Goetta
Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #2 Graeter’s Ice Cream
In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals returning to the Super Bowl after an absence of more than three decades, I will post a unique Queen City Flavor Experience each day until the big day. Many regions of this country developed food or drink preferences that have withstood the national big brands swamping America with their … Continue reading Celebrating Cincinnati Cuisine #2 Graeter’s Ice Cream
Happy Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Tiger.
Happy Chinese New Year. The Chinese Zodiac makes this year the year of the Tiger. However I choose to know it as the year of the Bengals. After all, among NFL teams, the closest to a Tiger is the Bengal and the Cincinnati Bengals have just qualified for the Super Bowl. Yep, I can turn … Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Tiger.
My Cincinnati Bengals are finally back in the Super Bowl
How about that? After a more than three decade wait, my Cincinnati Bengals are back in the big game. They will face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI in just two weeks. Best of all, each of the last playoff games in the Divisional and Conference championships have been exciting games to watch … Continue reading My Cincinnati Bengals are finally back in the Super Bowl
Cincinnati Bengals Advance
While my favorite sport is Baseball, I must admit that the NFL Divisional Playoffs were very exciting this weekend. All of the games were very competitive and were decided on the last possible play. Best of all, the Cincinnati Bengals are having their best season in decades. The Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans, the number … Continue reading Cincinnati Bengals Advance
National Mulligan Day
I am not a big fan of golf and do not play myself. So I had to do some research to understand how a mulligan works. Turns out that you can reset an action or event by taking a mulligan. Apparently you should not take it too often and only with the permission of the … Continue reading National Mulligan Day
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