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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

Rachel!! Gotta re-do my mascara now. Girl, this is 🔥

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Feb 2, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall

Rachel, your words are relatable, heartfelt and a joy to read! Thanks for the beautiful essay! (Also: Go Cubs Go!)

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Feb 2, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

Love this!! The end had me feeling giddy. 🥰

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This was delightful and fun. And I’m so glad I’m not wearing any mascara at the moment because of the tears. ❤️

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

First of all, as a fellow Chicagoan, who faithfully watched that Game 7 in Doha, Qatar streaming on my headphones in the heat of the Middle East yelling and cheering to myself while locals glared, I share in your joy with a hearty “Go, Cubs, Go!”

Secondly, this article is pure GOLD. 💖

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

This is perfect, everything about it. I am also married to a baseball fan and this struck a chord with me. ♥️ I’m going to be carrying that “team” metaphor with me this month in my marriage ...it can be easy to forget sometimes.

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

🔥, Rachel. I love every single thing about this essay, right down to Carlos Zambrano and Mike Fontenot. 💛💛

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

So good, Rachel. 💛 My husband and I fell in love at a football game. And I can’t help but think that as much as I love still cheering for “our” team, that it’s always been more than just a game. 🥰

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

This essay is every bit as good as I knew it would be! I’ve looked forward to reading it ever since the LAB winners were announced. Rachel, your words are a pleasure to read. Cheering you on in your writing and in your marriage! CUTIES! (I became a Chicago Bears fan quickly after meeting Andy!)

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Mar 15, 2023Liked by Coffee + Crumbs

Hey Chicago whaddya say?!

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Feb 2, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall

I’ve never watched a baseball game and still I could feel so much and relate to so much while reading your story. Thank you for writing it❤️

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Feb 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Nevergall, Coffee + Crumbs

This had me beaming. I can relate to this so much. It’s so hard to find the shared joy that brings back the connection. Glad you all pulled off a W :)

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