I’m Grateful My Plans Fell Apart
My beloved Chicago Cubs lost 17 to 1 to the St. Louis Cardinals last weekend, and I’m grateful I was there. I hadn’t planned on going to the game. My wife, Stephanie, and I were primed to go to Madison, Wisconsin, for a long-needed parent getaway. But my sister,
Cubs Cancer Winners
The Chicago Cubs have two superb leaders, Anthony Rizzo, who is a contender for National League Most Valuable Player, and Jon Lester, whose 15-4 record
Bye Bye Blues
About two months ago I finally accepted that I was in a prolonged funk. I was not profoundly depressed. I could laugh and have fun.
Take Me OUT OF the ball game?
I like baseball. I’m not one of those folks who keep box scores or who can tell you offhand a pitcher’s earned run average, but
Machine Tool Jenga
IMTS is coming in a couple of weeks, so it is a good time to assess where the industry is right now. It is apparent
Back to School
It’s back to school week in my neighborhood, which means later meals and parents waiting in our living room. My wife Risa will be practicing
The Summer of ’61
Lloyd is on vacation this week. Below is one of his favorite summer blogs he wanted to share with you again. It was originally published in August

