Bears

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

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

My wife asked me: Why do you hate the Bucks? Welcome to the 53rd edition of The Hate Files, for all of you who can’t read roman numerals. It’s one of the original features; it’s the cherry on top of … Continued

The beat goes on… It’s funny when I see people I haven’t seen in a minute. Maybe that minute has been a couple months, maybe longer; maybe it’s only been a few weeks. I ask them what’s going on; they … Continued

As we got ready for church, I told my son maybe he should wear his Trubisky jersey. Not for old times’ sake, not because we’re still rooting for him or anything like that. No, it’s because my son turned 10 … Continued

Mark Messier. He’s the first #11 that comes to mind; pretty good hockey player. Actually work with someone at the job that has the same exact name. He told us stories about how he would go up to Canada, and … Continued