August 9, 2020: Shark Week
Man, with the PGA tournament going on, and the Sox Indians game, what was I going to watch Sunday night? Easy: the start of Shark Week. First off, not a really big golf guy. I like to go drink… I … Continued
August 8, 2020: Onwards
When I heard it, I couldn’t believe it; that can’t be true. If the Blackhawks beat the Oilers, this will be the first playoff series they win since 2015; no way. After the Blackhawks beat the Oilers, they said it … Continued
August 6, 2020: Almost There
I was ready; ready to stay up the whole night and watch the Hawks. I had my big sports cup of ice water and container of peanuts… I know, really exciting… this would help me stay up. Of course, I … Continued
August 4, 2020: Even
It was the perfect setup; one that we haven’t had in a LONG time. Cubs playing at 7; Blackhawks to follow at 930. Cubs held up their part of the bargain; Blackhawks not so much. The qualifying round series with … Continued
August 1, 2020: Born Again
New month, new season, new team… the Blackhawks looked born again on Saturday afternoon in their Game 1 victory over the Oilers. There were times I felt like I didn’t know who this team was. I know it had been … Continued
July 27, 2020: The Cherry
Normally I look forward to talking to all my 2nd shift people; today I did not. This would not be the normal smiles and small talk; yes, I still do smile underneath the mask… I think people can still tell. … Continued
July 22, 2020: The 606
For the first time on Wednesday, I rode the 606 from start to finish. This makes sense because this is the first time I’ve had a bike since the 606 opened up. The 606 is a beautiful, elevated path built … Continued
July 18, 2020: Unfit to Play
I think I mentioned I finally got my bike… bicycle to be clear. It had been a bunch of years since I rode one. Now that my son is finally riding one, I had to get one. It was like … Continued
July 17, 2020: Hiking
Hmmm… what else can we do outside on this staycation? Well, we already knocked out 54 holes of mini golf. I bought a bike finally and rode it 13+ miles, then hit a couple parks with my son later in … Continued
July 16, 2020: Comedy is Hard
In today’s world, there is more “material” than ever; there is a cornucopia of things to make fun of. At the same time, people have become over the top sensitive about everything. I think comedy is hard in general; it … Continued