The wait is over!!!!! The Philadelphia Phillies have won the World Series for the second time in their history!!
I got a text last night from a friend who grew up outside Boston. He's had his share of championships. His message:
"Congrats. Philly finally gets a ring...Live it up. It's a great feeling."
I think I'll do just that!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Waiting Game
They say patience is a virtue.
And now, more than ever, I agree. The past two days have made me feel like I was in high school again... in eighth period... on the last day of school before summer vacation. It's hard to think about anything but what lies ahead.
Bud Selig and controversy aside, I can't imagine how the Phillies and Rays feel right now, being stuck in a 2-day mid-inning hiatus. Whether it should have gotten to this point in the first place is irrelevant. The fact of the matter is that the Phils have to pick up where they left off in a game that was stopped over 40 hours ago and, hopefully, win the World Series.
And now, more than ever, I agree. The past two days have made me feel like I was in high school again... in eighth period... on the last day of school before summer vacation. It's hard to think about anything but what lies ahead.
Bud Selig and controversy aside, I can't imagine how the Phillies and Rays feel right now, being stuck in a 2-day mid-inning hiatus. Whether it should have gotten to this point in the first place is irrelevant. The fact of the matter is that the Phils have to pick up where they left off in a game that was stopped over 40 hours ago and, hopefully, win the World Series.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Fightins'
Today, as the Phillies embark on game 1 of the World Series I, like many Philadelphians, feel sick. I woke up with that nauseous/anxious feeling, and it probably won't go away until I'm at a parade on Broad Street.
Until then, here are some photos of students from the around the Archdiocese who have Phils' phever. Thanks to the following schools for sending in pics!
St. Laurence, Highland Park
St. James, Elkins Park
St. Monica, Philadelphia
Our Lady of Victory, East Norriton
Our Lady of Consolation, Philadelphia
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, Philadelphia
Devon Prep, Devon
Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia
Let's go Phils!
Until then, here are some photos of students from the around the Archdiocese who have Phils' phever. Thanks to the following schools for sending in pics!
St. Laurence, Highland Park
St. James, Elkins Park
St. Monica, Philadelphia
Our Lady of Victory, East Norriton
Our Lady of Consolation, Philadelphia
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, Philadelphia
Devon Prep, Devon
Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia
Let's go Phils!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
FIRST POST!
About Me
I was born and raised in the Overbook section of Philadelphia. After 18 years, 13 of which spent in Catholic school, I ventured far west to State College, Pa., to attend Penn State University. Somehow, the best four years of my life were suddenly over. I had a journalism degree in my hand and was ready (or had no choice) to face the real world. After a few stints here and there, I found myself at the Catholic Standard & Times, the same paper I eagerly paged through as a child, hoping to indentify at least one face.
My intention for this blog is to post and high light the “Good News.” Much of it will revolve around sports and athletes in our Archdiocese. Some of it may deal with current events, some may be completely random. But no matter the topic, there will undoubtedly be major reminiscing going on about the childhood, upbringing and life experiences I am so fortunate to have had.
The Name
Why school yard stories? When thinking back to grade school, it’s safe to say, a lot happened on the school yard. We could speak louder (my forte), run faster and just be ourselves.
While most of my school yard memories are happy and involve things like kickball and parish carnivals, some take me back to my first taste of clicks and gossip, or my first real “fight” with a friend. Others remind me of what it’s like to stand outside and pray with 250 people, proudly displaying our Catholic faith to those who passed by. And others still make me laugh out loud. (Ms. D dropping the bell on my classmate’s head to be discussed at a later date.)
Hopefully, this blog will not only let me talk about myself but, more importantly, about the great things going on in our Archdiocese! (Note: they don’t have to take place in the school yard.)
I was born and raised in the Overbook section of Philadelphia. After 18 years, 13 of which spent in Catholic school, I ventured far west to State College, Pa., to attend Penn State University. Somehow, the best four years of my life were suddenly over. I had a journalism degree in my hand and was ready (or had no choice) to face the real world. After a few stints here and there, I found myself at the Catholic Standard & Times, the same paper I eagerly paged through as a child, hoping to indentify at least one face.
My intention for this blog is to post and high light the “Good News.” Much of it will revolve around sports and athletes in our Archdiocese. Some of it may deal with current events, some may be completely random. But no matter the topic, there will undoubtedly be major reminiscing going on about the childhood, upbringing and life experiences I am so fortunate to have had.
The Name
Why school yard stories? When thinking back to grade school, it’s safe to say, a lot happened on the school yard. We could speak louder (my forte), run faster and just be ourselves.
While most of my school yard memories are happy and involve things like kickball and parish carnivals, some take me back to my first taste of clicks and gossip, or my first real “fight” with a friend. Others remind me of what it’s like to stand outside and pray with 250 people, proudly displaying our Catholic faith to those who passed by. And others still make me laugh out loud. (Ms. D dropping the bell on my classmate’s head to be discussed at a later date.)
Hopefully, this blog will not only let me talk about myself but, more importantly, about the great things going on in our Archdiocese! (Note: they don’t have to take place in the school yard.)
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