...winners in my heart.

Oh, my. My Chicago Cubs are off to a bad start in the play-offs. Losing the first game to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-2. We Cub fans generally expect the worst. But still, we have some degree of faith. We dream that the Cubs could even lose the first two games. And then come from behind in dramatic fashion and sweep the remaining three games. And advance to the second round and still make it to the World Series for the first time since 1945. And yes, to even win the World Series for the first time since 1908. We've had a good season. A winning season. For the second year in a row. Many sportwriters call the Cubs the best team in baseball. And many pick them to go all the way. But still, we all know that the Cubs are loveable losers. Ultimately, in the end, they finish on a losing note. The grand prize remains elusive. But still, they remain winners in my heart. --Jim Broede