I was shopping on Christmas Eve for some last minute Chicago Cubs stocking-stuffers for my kids and couldn’t help but notice that stores were already putting out the goods for one of my favorite holidays – Valentine’s Day.
It’s one of my favorites because it reminds me that America’s favorite pastime is about to start again and the team I love best is about to show up for work in Mesa, Arizona for Spring Training.
Some folks want to get right into the season and think this time of year should be cut back or start later, but I disagree.