January 1, 2024: 2024
Happy New Year! We did it. We made it through another year; we’re starting a new year on this earth. Congratulations to us! How’d we do, or more importantly, how WILL we do? It’s always important to look back, if … Continued
December 27, 2023: Bedard for the Win
Wednesday night would have definitely been a candidate. With my son on his Christmas break, the Hawks game vs the Jets at the UC could have been our first in-person viewing of Connor Bedard. But… we signed him up for … Continued
December 25, 2023: Still the Same
December 25th rolled around, and things are still the same. Some say it’s just another day; I don’t agree, although I do believe in the theory that every day should be like Christmas. It’s a celebration, the reason for which … Continued
December 3, 2023: What About the Hawks
Lots of Bears, Bulls, and gambling talk lately, but what about the Hawks? Let’s check in on the Blackhawks and see what we’ve been missing… or haven’t been missing. Connor Bedard won the rookie of the month in November; it’s … Continued
December 1, 2023: Circling A Game
Are there games on the calendar that you circle? I do. When I look at any of my teams’ schedules, there are games that stick out. First of all, are they any games that I can travel to? This is … Continued
November 30, 2023: Gambler
Finished my book. If you’ve been reading along, you know I’m pretty much gambling on games every day; nothing major, but yeah, Action Jackson over here. It’s been fun, mainly for a couple reasons. I haven’t lost any money. Yes, … Continued
November 29, 2023: Kane It Ain’t So
Patrick Kane is back, and not with the New York Rangers. Yes, he made his decision, and the team he chose was… the Detroit Red Wings?!?! Kane it ain’t so!!! How much do you hate the Red Wings? They certainly … Continued
November 28, 2023: Fire
Calm down you blood thirsty animals; I’m not talking about firing any of the Chicago coaches… I should though. Eberflus, Getsy, Donovan surely wouldn’t be missed by most. Shit, Frank Reich didn’t even make it through his first year as … Continued
November 23, 2023: Chicago Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Here in Chicago, we have so much to be thankful for with our sports teams, right? Let me take you there. Let’s start with the Bears. We’re thankful for improved play from our boys in the … Continued
November 22, 2023: Pre-Thanksgiving Party
I think it started in high school, the pre-Thanksgiving party on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving Day. Back then, we would stay at one of my friend’s house, and “party”… we’d be up all night. I still remember taking the … Continued