My sister moved back to Chicago with her family after living and working in several places across the country since college. They are White Sox fans (as is our Mother) and I am a Cubs fan (as is our Father). A house divided! However, I found the perfect (admittedly belated) housewarming gift for her; A gigantic garden/outdoor White Sox themed bobble-head! Just what we all want and need, right? I just had to leave this little poem in the card... Bobby Bobblehead needs a new home. Or else, he will be left to roam. For at my house he can't abide, 'Cause only Cubbies fans reside. He asked if there might possibly be, someone to be his new family. I said, "I know just the place, and they have bought a brand new space!" So please make room on your porch or deck for Bobby to wobble his unsteady neck. And all those who walk by will see that who lives here is a Sox family. Notes
If you'd like to check out the Chicagoland (or any MLB) baseball fandom by zip-code in a REALLY COOL interactive map, click here. Just know the White Sox fandom is a blip of black in a sea of Cubby blue because all is right with the world!
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3/8/2016 09:25:40 am
I enjoyed reading the little bit of your family dynamic/history and allegiance to your Chicago teams! Cute little poem too.
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Brooke
3/8/2016 10:12:36 am
I LOVE this. As a die-hard Cubs fan myself, I can totally appreciate the meaning here. Great post!
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3/8/2016 05:17:55 pm
Love it - a house divided.
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Said Sister
3/8/2016 06:27:42 pm
But apparently sisters let sisters be White Sox fans!!! ;)
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3/8/2016 07:02:52 pm
Oh my, what a riot! I love hearing your voice every time I read these!
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Fiona
3/9/2016 08:45:27 am
Tickles me! But all I can say is "Go White Sox!"
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AUTHORReese: Elementary Music Teacher in Chicagoland. Clarinetist and Trumpeter.
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