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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,

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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