Happy New Year

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all an early Happy New Year!  Hope you all have a fun and safe New Year's Eve!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-30-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a couple years ago when I was just hanging out by my Christmas tree.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-29-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo shows Chase with the Holiday spirit during a Christmas In July event at the ballpark.

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Little Chase

Merry Christmas

Hi everybody,

I just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas!  I hope you all have a happy and safe day!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (December 2021)

Hi everybody,

I'm once again breaking the rules for this month's Gettysburg photo by showing another picture I found online of Gettysburg Square (photo taken by Susan Grove) during the Christmas season.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

The Seven Worst Christmas Songs

Hi everybody,

** Ten years ago I posted the five worst Christmas songs ever (The Five Worst Christmas Songs).  I decided to share that list again (now with even more songs) for you all to "enjoy"....

I love listening to Christmas songs this time of the year.  I enjoy most of them but there are a few I really don't like.  So I decided to list the seven songs I dislike the most.  I hope you don't like them as much as I don't.

1.  The Chipmunks Christmas song (Not even sure if that's the right name)

2.  Paul McCartney "Wonderful Christmas Time"  (Even thinking about this song makes me ill)

3.  "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" (I don't have any idea who sings it and I don't really care)

4.  George Michael "Last Christmas"  (ugh)

5.  The Peanuts "Christmas Time is Here" (That song is very depressing and I'm a happy guy)

6.  The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping"  (This droning and grating mess of a song makes my head hurt)

7.  John Legend ft. Kelly Clarkson "Baby, It's Cold Outside"  (I like the original version of this song but this new version with updated lyrics stinks)

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-23-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years ago on Christmas morning when my friends gave me a cool Phillies jersey.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-22-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a cool pic of Chase throwing a baseball.

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Little Chase

Happy Birthday Chase

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to my hero Chase Utley.  By pure coincidence....today is my birthday as well.  I have decided to honor both our birthdays with my best pal Little Sherlock.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (December 2021)

Hi everybody,

I'm once again breaking the rules for this month's London photo by showing another picture I found online of Christmastime in that beautiful city.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.  I'm celebrating this special day by wearing my Chris Jericho Christmas sweater.  Even though the sweater is still a little big for me, it's still great.  I hope that I grow into it eventually.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-16-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years back when my friends brought me some Christmas theme doughnuts and a cup of Joe from Krispy Kreme.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Cupcake Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Cupcake Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some cupcakes today.  I think I'll celebrate this great day with a few cupcakes and a glass of milk.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-15-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase celebrating with his teammates after a win.

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Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (December 2021)

Hi everybody,

I'm once again breaking the rules for this month's Charleston photo by showing another Christmas picture I found online of a decorated house on Meeting Street.  I'm still hoping that I will someday be able to visit Charleston during Christmastime.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-9-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from several years back when I was watching Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer while eating some Christmas cookies.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-8-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase sitting on the bench during Spring Training.

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Little Chase

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Hi everybody,

On this day 80 years ago, Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  2,403 American citizens lost their lives in the surprise attack that led to the entry of the United States into World War II and this day honors their sacrifice.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Cookie Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Cookie Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some cookies today.  I think I'll celebrate this great day with some chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk as soon as I get done making a batch.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Bartender Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a very Happy National Bartender Day!  I hope you all get to visit your local bartender today and be extra nice to him or her.  I know an amazing bartender at a little saloon that everyone should treat great with lots of tips and some snacks.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-2-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment was from a few years back when I was showing off my cool snuggie and slippers that I got for Christmas from my grandmother.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-1-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase on base waiting to score another run.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Hanukkah

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish all of my Jewish readers a Happy Hanukkah!  I hope the next eight days and nights are safe and joyful for you all.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Cake Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Cake Day.  I hope you all get to enjoy some cake today.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (November 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is a shot of some Union artillery on Cemetery Ridge.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-25-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from last Thanksgiving when my friends made a turkey with bacon on it.  I must say that the bacon turkey sure was one tasty Thanksgiving dinner!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi everybody,

I just want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!  Enjoy the good eating!

Time for some Thanksgiving craziness....

Getting the turkey in the oven...

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-24-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a shot of Chase hanging in the dugout during a Spring Training game.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (November 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo was taken while walking through St. James Park.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Bryce Harper Named 2021 NL Most Valuable Player

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for being named the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player.  This is MV3's (as Bryce has been affectionately nicknamed) second MVP Award after first winning it in 2015 while playing for the Washington Nationals. Congrats again, Bryce!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-18-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from last year when my cardboard cutout that my friends got for me made an appearance on TV during a Phillies game.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-17-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase during batting practice as he gets ready to bat.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Fast Food Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Fast Food Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some fast food today.  Once again I'll start celebrating this great day with some delicious fried chicken from Royal Farms.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

World Kindness Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy World Kindness Day!  I hope you all get to do a kind deed today.  For my kind act, I once again got my best pal Little Sherlock a Lemon Pie.  Little Sherlock was then kind enough to split the delicious pie with me again! What a great pal!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (November 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo is another shot of the Old Charleston Jail taken from down the street to the main entrance.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Bryce Harper Wins 2021 NL Silver Slugger Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for winning the National League Silver Slugger award for right fielder earlier today. The Silver Slugger Award is awarded to the best offensive player for each position. This is the second career Silver Slugger Award that Harper has earned. Congrats again, Bryce!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-11-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few months ago when my friends bought me this tasty special edition Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut flavored popcorn from Smartfood.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Veterans Day

Hi everybody,

To all of our veterans, both living and dead....thank you for your service to our country.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-10-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a shot of Chase running the bases after what I'm assuming was a amazing Home Run!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Bryce Harper Named NL Hank Aaron Award Winner

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for being named the NL Hank Aaron Award Winner earlier tonight (Bryce Harper Chosen As Phillies Nominee for 2021 Hank Aaron Award).  This is the second time that Harper has won this award.  Bryce was also awarded the Players Choice Award for NL Outstanding Player last week and is a finalist for NL Most Valuable Player...which will be awarded next week (November 18th).  Congrats Bryce!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Nachos Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Nachos Day.  I hope you all get to enjoy some nachos like I'm about to.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Doughnut Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Doughnut Day!  This is the second National Doughnut Day of the year and I'm happy to celebrate it twice.  I hope you all get to enjoy some doughnuts today.  I plan to enjoy a couple dozen with my best pal Little Sherlock.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-4-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a photo from a few years back of me with my best pal Little Sherlock.

My best pal....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase