My Journeys Through Ghosts Of Yards Past

Over the years during my continuous chase to catch a game or two at every MLB yard I’ve witnessed action in 25 yards with 18 of them current. 6 of the 7 non current on my list have gone way via the wrecking ball. While they may not be left standing some have left reminders…

Making Our Dreams Come True: California Or Bust

The first five seasons of Laverne And Shirley would find its familiar setting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Milwaukee City Hall  welcoming visitors to its city during the opening intro.  With the show’s setting transitioning from Milwaukee to Burbank, California for season’s 6-8 came a new intro for the duo. Though the setting would be in Burbank…

Making Our Dreams Come True

A stone’s throw away from the Bronze Fonz is another TV landmark linked to a Garry Marshall production. Milwaukee City Hall, a scant walk from The Fonz, is another familiar spot to those fans of a TV Land generation.  During it’s first five seasons of it’s eight season run, Milwaukee City Hall would “Welcome” it’s visitors…

These Happy Days Are Yours and Mine

Throughout it’s run of 10 season’s the one character from Happy Days that viewers looked forward to seeing was that of Arthur Fonzarelli, aka The Fonz.  In 2008 the city of Milwaukee where the show takes place paid tribute to Fonzie’s character by dedicating a statue in his honor. The Bronze Fonz can be seen along Milwaukee’s…

You’re Gonna Make It After All

On a recent trip to the Twin Cities to check out a couple of Twins games with my buddy Josh on the continued quest to all 30 MLB parks, not far from Target Field  we would pay a visit to the Mary Tyler Moore statue.  Moore would star as Associate News Producer Mary Richards for seven seasons…

Strolling Through Ghosts of Yards Past: Forbes Field and a Bite of Pittsburgh

It’s been over 50 years since a baseball game took place here. Home to the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1909-1970 remnants of old Forbes Field remain today on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The remnant that baseball fans come to see is the parts of the outfield wall still intact at Schenley  Park.  Every…

Journey On The Southwest Chief: Los Angeles to Chicago, June 6-8, 2021

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of AMTRAK, $50 special anniversary deals we’re available for long distance routes. As one who enjoys rail travel and for the longest time wanting to travel from one end of the country to the other I decided I was going to take this long-awaited trip of mine from Los…