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…

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

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…

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

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