The Cubs Make History

Yes, it's the obligatory "after" post everyone is going to be doing for the next few days. The Chicago Cubs have made history and won the World Series.

Folks ask what happens now that the mystique is gone for the Cubs. It doesn't matter, because the team, the franchise and the fans will be celebrating for at least as long as the 108-year title drought lasted, but you can bet the next one will come a lot sooner than that.

I am not afraid to admit to being a casual baseball fan, who doesn't watch the sport religiously, but likes entertaining games and good stories. I've never watched more baseball from start to finish in my life than I did this October and first few days of November. It's going to be tough to get used to not staying up past my bedtime.

I bet I am not alone. Because everyone knew the Cubs' story and wanted to witness history. This rise from lovable losers to world champs also came at the perfect time, when the country needed an upbeat distraction from a nasty election cycle--and some hope during a particularly tragic news year. Without a doubt, we've needed all the positivity we could get this year.

It was an intense series that went to Game 7--which is magic in sports. A Game 7 that went into extra innings--but not before a rain delay halted things for about 20 minutes. It was torture, yet a perfect conclusion to the entire drama. The Indians--with Mother Nature's help--had to keep the Cubs on their toes until the miraculous end.

No disrespect intended to fans of Cleveland or any other team who are tired of hearing about the Cubs' saga, but the revelry is well-deserved and hard-earned.

Go, Cubs, Go!