A Rare Off-Day Blog

In yesterday's blog, I lamented about tomorrow's off-day in Chicago.

My lament had nothing to do with Chicago. I love Chicago.

I lamented my upcoming off-day because, I believe, there is nothing worse in this profession than off days on the road.

This is a rare blog in that I am blogging after an off-day instead of after a game.

But, I felt a need to blog because today's off-day was actually a great day.

I woke up late.

I drank my morning coffee with a delicious cranberry/orange muffin.

I did my 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Then, I read for a couple of hours and was totally relaxed.

Invigorated, I went shopping on Michigan Avenue for my Grandson, Brendan.

I bought him a clothing franchise and felt great.

After that wonderful excursion, I met the Cardinals equipment manager and great friend Rip Rowen for beers and dinner.

Rip and I have something in common - we both have wonderful wives.

We both lamented the fact that we were not with the women we love but we made the most of our situation.

I question the theme of yesterday's blog because each day is what you make it.

This off-day in Chicago was actually a great day.

This day was relaxing and I spent it with a great friend.

Tomorrow we are televising from Wrigley Field with our only telecast of the weekend.

Big Fox has Saturday and ESPN has the Sunday night affair.

I will blog about tomorrow's telecast, but the rest of the weekend will probably remain silent.

I know you will understand.