A cross country Turkey Trot for a sweetie pie

A cross country Turkey Trot for a sweetie pie

Molly and I sported our game day colors yesterday as we flew through Detroit on a somewhat spontaneous Thanksgiving adventure. Having never flown on Thanksgiving Day, we were both shocked by how smoothly our trip to New Jersey went. Our biggest struggle turned out to be the spotty WiFi on both our flights, which made [...]

Two gems in the crown jewel of football franchises

Two gems in the crown jewel of football franchises

Because we are season tickets holders for the greatest franchise in the NFL, my sister and I got to hang out with two gems Saturday afternoon. It all started with an email inviting 2025 season ticket holders to apply to a lottery to attend a new event called Apps with Alumni. Intrigued, I applied and, [...]

It’s just a game, but…

It’s just a game, but…

I know it’s just a game, not markedly different than the one little kids play on Saturday mornings. But, man, doesn’t it feel good to cheer for something every now and then? Lambeau Field looked particularly gorgeous last night, all lit up outside and in. I held my cellphone flashlight aloft and just took it [...]

A new era in Titletown

A new era in Titletown

I don’t know why so many Packer fans still labor under the illusion that great football teams require dynastic quarterbacks. In the past 31 seasons, we’ve had two such quarterbacks – Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers – and, during that stretch, we have exactly two Super Bowl trophies to show for their efforts. That’s a [...]