June 19, 2022: Going Back to Vegas
So the first of my two trips happened on Father’s Day; Happy belated Father’s Day by the way to all who want to accept that well wish. We deserve it, well, most of us do, hopefully. I can’t speak for … Continued
June 17, 2022: Getting Personal
In order to get back, I need to get personal. Why have I fallen behind? Yeah, I can talk about what’s been going on in my life, as if you care. The world doesn’t stop, so there’s plenty of stuff … Continued
June 16, 2022: Getting It Back
Over time, it never fails, we lose sleep. I don’t mean like, not being able to fall asleep; I don’t ever have that problem. That’s hard for me to understand… why people can’t get to sleep; sure, there’s stuff on … Continued
May 31, 2022: Another One Bites the Dust
Since we’re talking about the Bears, let’s stay there. We received some more Bears related news this week. There is yet another guy who can be called an “ex-Bear” as Akiem Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs. It wasn’t … Continued
May 30, 2022: Kansas Comet
Gale Sayers would have turned 79 years old on May 30th. When you think about guys whose career would have turned out differently had it not been for injuries, Gale Sayers would be near the top of the list. 68 … Continued
May 21, 2022: An Old Friend
Friday night was fun. I met up with an old friend. Hadn’t seen him in like, shit, 15 years or so? It was crazy, but he’s one of those guys that you just pick up with, like you guys just … Continued
May 15, 2022: The Scheduled Event
The NFL does it right. What other sport has a televised schedule release? You may think it’s a bit much, and maybe you’re not necessarily in the football frame of mind right now, but I don’t know about you, I … Continued
May 10, 2022: No Spring
That was quick. One day it’s 40 degrees and raining, next day it’s almost 90 degrees; welcome to Chicago’s changing seasons. This year felt a little different. It’s almost as if we had no spring. We went straight from dreary … Continued
May 5, 2022: Cinco de Mayo
Ah yes, the 5th of May; how do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I have some memories… One of my oldest friends was born on this day. When I say oldest, I mean I’ve known him since I was 5 … Continued
April 30, 2022: First Draft
After not having any first round draft picks, and not trading up to get in the first round, the Bears would be taking their 6 draft picks over the next 2 days. I think we all know the needs, there … Continued