We got a ton of response today about Mary Schmich's column in the Tribune. Here are a few of my favorites...
From Yooper Bill...
"Just found out about your announcment, (I live in the U.P., and sometimes the dogsled express doesn't get through). I have had a bad couple of weeks, (agood friend lost her battle with Cancer), and you announcement was just what i needed. I laughed until I cried! God Bless you!"
From "AR"...
"I loved your ad and Schmick’s column. Those who are critical need to loosen up! We live in New Hampshire, but are mid-westerners. My husband has always loved the Cubs. We used to enjoy the Red Sox, but when they finally won the pennant, their fans became rude, mean and unbearable. We became anti-fans. I know that the people in the Midwest don’t have that meanness, so I hope the Cubs will pull it off one of these years! Always hopeful!"
From "BM"...
"The birth announcement was HILARIOUS!! Let's just hope and pray that lil' Waitle Nex is a heck of a lot better than her folks!"
From "BB"...
"Hilarious. The test of a good religion is the ability to poke fun at itself. If being a Cub's fan isn't a religious experience it is awful close. We believe in the unbelievable. We have faith that defies all reason. We have hope eternal. To quote the Joker, "I may be laughing on the outside but I am crying on the inside!" Well done guys!"
From "AR"...
"I didn't see the printed ad, but I got the joke right away. I'm a lifelong Cub fan and I thought it was funny and clever. Those who don't get the joke or are insulted by it really need to get themselves a sense of humor."
