All it takes to lift my spirits.

There's a saying that it's darkest just before dawn. That happened with the Cubs today. They were losing 5-1 late in the game. They were their usual listless and uninspired selves. Only had 4 hits. And seemed headed for certain defeat again. But the Cubs erupted for 4 runs in the 8th inning to tie the score. And then scored in the bottom of the 9th, to win, 6-5. An improbable win. But maybe this was the moment that turned the season around. Let's hope so. I was in the doldrums. Thinking here we go again. Another loss. Because of the inability to score more than a run or two in a game. But just like that. Almost with a snap of the fingers. The gloom lifts. The sun is shining. And all is well with the world again. That's all it takes to lift my spirits. A Cubs dramatic comeback win. --Jim Broede