I heard my dear wife Karen and terrific daughter Elisabeth talking among themselves as fiance George Three and I walked just ahead on the journey from the parking lot to our seats at our latest we-love-to-go to the Syracuse Mets games together outings.
The attractiveness of a new woman’s hat in the window to the left in the Syracuse Mets store was mentioned.
Between innings I took a solo scouting trip to the store, agreed with their tastes, and came back with new hats for the women in my life.
As for me, I came to the game in a T-shirt designed and ordered online by my dear wife Karen, arrived in a small box to our house.
I love it.
Orange and Blue, you see, are the colors of the Syracuse Mets and Syracuse University Orange, the two hometown teams we follow.
Not to mention the New York Islanders, the National Hockey League team of my affections. Talk about a home run.
Karen, Elisabeth and George have their shirts as well. No, we have not worn them all to the same game.
Mark Bialczak 
they have good taste and that was such a nice surprise from you. also love the shirt that Karen ordered for you. your game wardrobe is really growing
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Yes, I have to pause at the closet now on game day for sure, Beth!
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You did well, Mr. Mark! And so did your dear wife Karen. I love the hats and shirt!
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We are set until we see more exciting new gear to catch our yes, Nance. Ha!!
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Mark, I think the real reason you’re now watching Knicks games at times is because their colors are orange and blue also…that would make sense considering those other teams in your life.
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You solved it, Bruce! I was a Knicks follower in the Clyde-Pearl-Willis days, true-blue, I will say. Nets were not around for the young Long Islander to adopt yet.
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You, MBM, are a gem. 🙂
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That means so much, thank you, shining MBC.
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Aww, Mark! I just love your family and your spirits! Although I could t watch our Babybirds this weekend, my niece did! Dad and I do have our Cardinals gear though!
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I know you would if you could, Karla! Thinking of you, hope you are feeling as good as possible as we count down to that day of the news.
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Mark, I have the news early my friend. That’s why I’ve been M.I.A. They moved my scans up earlier and I had them one week ago. Unfortunately, not what we had hoped. The mass on my pancreas shrunk in length, grew in width. Two in my stomach lymph nodes grew. I have 3 new ones~one in each set of ribs and a TINY start of one in my right lung. My world flipped. I’ve accepted it and rallied. My sons and family behind me. On Thursday I will see oncologist for new plan. I think it’s time to give my body a break and try radiation. In the meantime, my youngest son and his little family made the move from WA state to MO. Cancer impacts the entire family! I’m humbled with love and blessings. My sons have been away a long time. I see miracles happening in this situation and just take things one hour at a time! I even went on a field trip Saturday with the special needs adults I work with. I must LIVE! 👏🏻💛
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Your attitude will not waver, this I can tell from these years of blog friendship, Karla. I am with you from here to there and there to here and of course in prayer. I can picture you enjoying the precious family time, and the meeting with your special needs adults!
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Mark, I appreciate you so much. I value your friendship and support! Thank you!!
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I see others have the same unique idea of wearing the blue and red shirts and hats to the game. You are a trendsetter.
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We like to get into our team theme, ladysighs, for sure.
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