August 27, 2021: Finished
Friday brought the fall of the last domino, and unlike about a month ago, when everyone was pissed off as the Cubs traded away the last of their best 3 players, we understood as the Bulls said goodbye to Lauri … Continued
August 26, 2021: Auction Time
Thursday was one of the best days of the year for Fantasy Football; it was our auction draft. This is our “big money” league, if you consider $50 to be big money… This is the league I actually won last … Continued
August 25, 2021: Gear Change
I was at the park watching my son practice baseball. One of the other dads, who just happens to be a guy I played little league baseball with, told me I needed to get some Sox gear… he wasn’t the … Continued
August 24, 2021: Facial Recognition
I was reading a Sports Illustrated article the other day… yeah, the actual magazine, that I held in my hand, and read on the train. It’s funny… back in the day you see old pictures with everybody reading the newspaper … Continued
August 23, 2021: A Late Gift
Do you ever just have a feeling about a game? Before Monday night’s Cubs Rockies game, I had that feeling. I had a feeling that Kyle Hendricks was going to throw a no hitter. I just knew that he was … Continued
August 22, 2021: Reflection Time
It’s that time of year. It happens more than that, but on two specific days per year, I take some time to reflect: New Year’s Day and my birthday. It ain’t New Years, so… yeah, reflection time, Chicago sports style. … Continued
August 21, 2021: No Need
All right… Saturday was the 2nd preseason game for our Bears. I wasn’t going to be able to watch, so yes, I recorded this meaningless game for the 2nd week in a row, of course to watch Justin Fields again. … Continued
August 20, 2021: The New Cubs
We got to see the new Cubs in action on Friday afternoon at Wrigley against the Royals. Ortega, Schwindel, Happ, Wisdom, Heyward, Duffy, Bote, Romine… sure, we’ve seen some of these guys before, but others… we were trying to keep … Continued
August 19, 2021: We Meet Again
Dare I say, there is another meaningful preseason game on the horizon for the Bears this weekend? Yes, of course. Getting to see more of Justin Fields in action will be fun; hoping that once this game is over, Nagy … Continued
August 18, 2021: Celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on… The Cubs won again!!! Twice actually. Forgot how that felt. 12 in a row on the wrong side. I always say winning cures all… not so much in this case, but I cannot deny, it … Continued