How to choose a baseball team

I have become a Chicago Cubs fan by default, because Rockford loves them. And without Rockford, I wouldn’t be watching baseball at all. But lately I’ve been wondering whether I’ve been backing the right Major League Baseball team.* I know you’ve all had this same internal dilemma,** so I’m happy to point you to this magnificent flow chart from Interpretation by Design, which will guide you to your ideal baseball team.

Baseball flowchart from InterpretationByDesign.com. Click it to embiggen.
Baseball flowchart from InterpretationByDesign.com. Click it to embiggen.

It guided me straight to the Detroit Tigers. YoungNichole was a fan of the Tigers, and the first MLB game YoungNichole attended? The Tigers. Does this mean I’m abandoning the Cubs? No. Does this mean I’ll be watching more baseball? I very much doubt it. What it does mean is that this chart made me laugh, and I do still love the Tigers.

So. Which team should you root for?

*No I haven’t.
*No, I’m pretty sure you haven’t.

A post for Carrie

I always know I’ve gone too long without writing something when my sister-in-law emails me about it. This may be the last thing I’ll be writing for a few days, at least, because Rockford and I are embarking upon a journey this evening. It’s a good thing, too, because my Bowl of Patience is almost totally dry, and I hate being that way with the small people.

So, where are we going? Some of you already know. But for those who don’t? Here are some clues:

  • It isn’t a tropical locale.
  • We’ve been there before.
  • The best pizza on earth lives there.

    And my lovely sister-in-law? I promise to post more once we get back and I’m recharged.