FX Excursions

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Tag: Baseball
Jun 20, 2024

Chicago Dogs Baseball

I spent Father's Day watching the Chicago Dogs. Despite a loss, it was a fun-filled day.

Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight

As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.

May 20, 2024

Last Comiskey Book Launch Celebration

Growing up on the far south side of Chicago, I was a White Sox fan. Comiskey Park was my first and favorite ballpark. The Last Comiskey book launch celebrated the release of the book chronicling the last season of that great ballpark.

Apr 13, 2024

Time to Play Ball!

Meteorologically, spring began this year on March 19, but there are so many other signals people use to mark the start of the season. It may be the blooming of the first daffodil or cherry blossoms, the croaking of frogs or the call of red-winged blackbirds in a nearby pond. It might be the start of Major League Baseball's spring training, NCAA's March Madness or golf's Masters Tournament at Augusta (if so, happy spring!). In my older daughter's household, though, spring hasn't truly sprung until Opening Day of Little League play.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

Apr 8, 2024

Chicago Cubs Home Opener

Despite temperatures near freezing and impending rain, I enjoyed the Chicago Cubs home opener. The Cubs won 5–0, with the game ending just as the rain arrived.