Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike

Way to go Chicago Bears! They crushed the St. Louis Rams last night 42-27. I will admit the first quarter made me nervous. I didn't feel as if we were settling down and playing "our game." Ya know, the morning hours come early and I was trying to wind down for sleep yet keep one eye on the game.

You might wonder how living in Oklahoma, I became a Bears fan. It started years ago in the town I was born and partially raised, Peoria, Illinois. I have an older brother, however, he was never a morning or even early afternoon person. It seems growing up he would get up from bed at 1pm. So, I would sit with my dad and we would talk about the game together. Our excitment would begin at 9:30am on game day.

The Bears spirit stayed with me through the years and countless moves through different southern states. Recently, I went to a Bears game with my friend Liz at Soldier Field. All I can say is that it was life-affirming.

Bring on the Bucs this Sunday!