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 17, 2022: More Game 7 Memories
OK, time to review some more Game 7 memories, this time on the ice. The Blackhawks have no shortage of those games; there may be some pain in here, but our 3 recent Cups should trump that. The Blackhawks played … Continued
May 13, 2022: Friday Hopping
We were talking about going out on Friday night, but my son wasn’t feeling well. He’s been touch and go this week; good enough to go to school, but wiped out/borderline sick after school. We missed a basketball game and … 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
May 2, 2022: Season to Forget
Quick update, in case you didn’t know, the Blackhawks season ended quietly this past Friday night in Buffalo with a 3-2 loss; hey they did win 2 of their last 3 games! Yeah, well, that was not nearly enough in … Continued
April 28, 2022: The Hate Files LIII
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
April 23, 2022: Sharing is Caring
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
April 9, 2022: Boys’ Night
It doesn’t happen much; maybe it should happen more regularly. Life gets busy man… no excuse. Well, these “boys” I still do see on a regular basis, except it’s on a family level. When I see my father, it’s with … Continued
April 5, 2022: Decision Day
Well, it was D Day, or Decision Day, for both the UC teams on Tuesday evening. By virtue of the Magic beating the Cavs, the Bulls clinched a playoff spot. By virtue of the Predators beating the Wild, the Blackhawks … Continued