Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I remember exactly where I was on October 10, 1982 and, if you were a Milwaukee Brewer fan back then, I bet you do too. I was watching the final game of the American League Championship Series with my friends on the communal TV in Marquette University’s O’Donnell Hall. We jumped to our feet multiple [...]
Win, lose or somewhat deflating tie, Packer games have always been excellent opportunities to celebrate family. We bring them with us to games, gather around living room televisions to watch with them, text updates, share touchdown traditions and toasts, food and frustrations, strategies and stories. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to tailgate with my husband, [...]
Lee Folkins may be the most reluctant-to-be-drafted player in the history of the NFL. The University of Washington tight end didn’t even know he’d been selected in the sixth round of the 1961 NFL draft until a reporter called and asked him if he was excited to play for Green Bay. “I told him it [...]
We sat facing a sweet Saturday sun, wearing our festive red gear and pondering our place in this fickle universe. Was it right to settle in and enjoy a college football game in Wisconsin while a huge, snarling hurricane ripped through the Caribbean and bore down on Florida? Especially since the rightful holder of our [...]
As I've written about before, I believe Jerry Kramer has earned a place in the NFL Hall of Fame. After yesterday's announcement of the 2017 modern era finalists, though, I wonder if he even wants it. Would a guy who has represented the NFL with dignity and class for 58 years really want his name [...]