September 2007

Family time real-world

September 24, 2007

This is a conversation had via email between Carrie and myself this morning. I’ve reconstructed it in this format to make it easier to read. Matt: Some Cubs fans in Chicago whose last name is Fields named their son “Wrigley” just now. If we have two boys, can we name the second one Ryne? I’m [...]

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What a way to end the regular season at home

September 24, 2007

Yesterday was a good day. I got up early to help Carrie get stuff ready for her cousin’s baby shower. Also, I figured since I was up, I would log onto Cubs.com and sit in the “virtual waiting room” to try to score playoff tickets. I was unsuccessful, but I didn’t anticipate success anyway. There [...]

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Cubs tickets courtesy of my boss

September 21, 2007

Cubs tickets courtesy of my boss Originally uploaded by Matt Stratton. Go Cubs!

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Go Cubs Go

September 21, 2007

My boss stopped by my desk yesterday and told me that since his wife was sick, he had an extra ticket to today’s game. As he put it, since he’s the one who approves my time-off requests, there was no reason for me not to go. I went on Monday and Tuesday nights, and have [...]

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Let’s try this again…

September 20, 2007

So apparently there was an “error”, and the Dunder Mifflin Team is making me sign up my group all over again. We’ve lost Gary, IN – but now I am working towards getting my very own branch in Decatur, IL. So please re-apply at http://www.dundermifflininfinity.com/employees/register/, and sign up an an “employee” of the Decatur, IL [...]

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Lou

September 19, 2007

I know that some of you aren’t the biggest Piniella fans in the world, but still, this song is somewhat clever (not as good as the “Hey Deliliah” spoof though). Under Sweet Lou Piniella

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Tonight’s seats

September 18, 2007

Tonight’s seats Originally uploaded by Matt Stratton. Oh good. Another pole.

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