Unlike certain band wagon jumpers in my household, I am a lifelong fan of the Blue Jays and I ensured that my boys were indoctrinated early on.  My mom played ball as a young girl and she made sure we all played while we were growing up; as a result I developed a real love and appreciation for the game. I was 17 when the Blue Jay’s expansion team was created which means I have spent my entire adult life cheering them on.  I remember watching their first really successful season from the student lounge at SIAST. The last time we won the series I cheered from my rocking chair – baby Lucas in my arms.

Last night’s seventh inning was amazing. Unfortunately Lucas was sitting in a classroom battling a rather brutal midterm. Niko the good luck charm kept me company, barking enthusiastically whenever I yelled,  but it was impossible to watch the game and not think of Jordan – I miss my fellow  sports fan.

“The night the Blue Jays won the pennant

I was sitting in the second row

I thought of you all throughout the game

How we’d curl up on the sofa on a Friday night

And holler at the players like they could hear what we were saying”

Bruce Guthro (Falling)