The 2023 baseball season starts at the end of next month bringing with it some new rules. Here's a quick rundown:

1. End of the shift as we knew it - Now, all infielders will have to be in the dirt or infield grass until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. Then they can move as they wish.

2. Pitch Clock - Pitchers will now have 15 seconds to throw when bases are empty, and 20 seconds when there is a runner. Batters must be in the box with 8 seconds on the clock.

3. Pickoffs/Disengagements - Pitchers will be allowed 2/plate appearance without penalty. This includes defense calling time.

4. Bigger bases - Yes, the bases on the field are getting larger...from 15 to 18 inches. Simply trying to reduce injury. Red Sox Manager Alex Cora joked they kinda look like pizza boxes now! LOL. I kinda agree.

That's the jist of it. I'm looking forward to another fun season of baseball. GO GUARDS!

We now have a location (and other details) about the show's stop in Akron! They will be in town Tuesday June 6th to tape three episodes that will air in 2024. They have now revealed they will be taping at Stan Hywet Hall!

You can enter to win tickets on the PBS website and if you're lucky enough to win tickets, you can bring two items to be appraised. You have until March 14th at 3AM to enter for tickets. Good luck, and happy antique hunting in the attic!

I did not watch the game on Sunday. Didn't watch the doggies play, the half time show, go to a party, or anything else. HOWEVER... if you did partake, I hope you had a lot of fun! It's a big day for sports and food. Now comes the hard part for a lot of people - going to work or school on Monday! LOL.

Either way - if you plan to go to work or call in ***cough cough "sick" cough cough*** good luck on getting through the day after :)

My mom and I had some business to attend to on Thursday afternoon. Once we were done, we wanted dinner. We chose to go to one of our all time favorites...Luigi's!

Their food is delicious! For several years now I have gotten a pizza with pepperoni and sausage. However, when I was younger I would always get the lasagna. I had forgotten how good that is. I tried it again a couple months ago and have been on a Luigi's lasagna kick lately.

Don't forget the bread! Plus I almost always get a salad with cheese - that's a MUST! 

They will always be a staple on my list of places to eat.

The Guardians released the 2023 promotional schedule for fans on Wednesday! There will be 16 fireworks nights, nine Dollar Dog nights, and other fun for fans. One day, there will be a Triston McKenzie jersey giveaway (among others). You could end up with a bobblehead of Kwan or Clase, or on May 13th you could get a replica Gold Glove Award from 2022 (they play the LA Angels that day).

Of course there will be Larry Doby Day, and in August (vs. Detroit) they will induct at least one new member into the team HOF. Should be a fun summer at Progressive Field!

Earlier this week, Metropolis Popcorn sent the station some samples of flavors for a Valentine's Day theme. One was Chocolate Covered Cherry, another was Cinnamon Red Hots. But the one I wanted to try was the Chocolated Covered Strawberry!

Dang! It DID NOT disappoint! YUM!!! No matter what time of year, no matter the occasion, stop in to Metropolis Popcorn in Cuyahoga Falls or Hudson to treat yourself to some wonderful popcorn! You won't be disappointed.

So the trucks hauling all of the equipment to Phoenix for Spring Training for the Guardians left late last week! Pitchers and catchers report Wednesday of next week, and other players report Sunday the 19th! Do I hear Spring in the air??

Before we know it, we'll be listening to Spring Training games on the radio. Then you blink, and it'll be time to fill Progressive Field for the 2023 season! A true sign that Spring is almost here :)

GO GUARDS!

The old joke was that Saturday night at the grocery store was kinda reserved for singles to meet, mingle, and pick each other up...I think times have changed. I went grocery shopping around 7:00 Saturday night (not looking for a date, I SWEAR! I was out of everything... lol) and I could almost count the number of people shopping with me!

I think with the invention of dating apps, people are going there looking for dates rather than the produce aisle. I will say it was quite nice though - I was in, got everything I needed, and was out probably in less than 15 minutes :).

Thursday wasn't JUST Groundhog Day. On that date (February 2, 1974) Dolly Parton gained her 2nd #1 hit with Jolene! I love the song - possibly my favorite of hers. I know it was my dad's favorite Dolly song as well.

The story behind the song is so interesting, and the story told IN the song is one that is such a common feeling among all people. In case you aren't aware - Dolly says her inspiration from the song came from a bank teller that would flirt with her husband Carl, which obviously made Dolly feel uncomfortable.

Almost 50 years later and her music is still loved like it was brand new. I think that deserves the status of icon.

Yep, it's that time of year again - where America wakes up early to find out if a rodent is going to say Spring is coming early or not, lol. I've never been like Phil Connors to travel to Gobbler's Knob to experience the whole day, and I don't put much into what the groundhog says when humans with computer technology can't even get it right!

Either way, Happy Groundhog Day whether you celebrate or not. And if you have seen the movie (who hasn't?), whenever you are in a restaurant and hear plates drop on the floor, say what I do..."Set that down anywhere!" :)