July 11, 2019: Futures
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with a look into the crystal ball. Yes, being out in Vegas, I always grab the futures bets. I never really play them… well, I did bet on the Cubs to win the 2016 … Continued
July 10, 2019: Old Man
Our 2nd day in Vegas started really early. Going to bed early in Vegas will lead to that; that was just the first example of me being an old man. Second example was that I actually liked walking down the … Continued
July 9, 2019: The Return of the Flamingo
I’m not exactly sure when the first time was… staying at the Flamingo I mean. Of course I remember my first trip to Las Vegas. My dad took me when I turned 21; it was just me and him. It … Continued
July 1, 2019: Welcome Back
One of those guys you love to hate if he’s not on your team, and one of those guys who you love when he is, the Blackhawks will rekindle an old flame as they bring back #65 Andrew Shaw. Welcome … Continued
June 22, 2019: Kirby
We’ve had one famous Kirby with Chicago ties. Yeah, he didn’t play for the Cubs or the Sox, but Kirby Puckett sure made Chicago proud. Great player for the Twins back in the day if you don’t know. But on … Continued
June 12, 2019: Not So Blue
Some people have real hate issues; lots of Blackhawk fans were rooting hard against the Blues to lose this series against the Bruins, wanting the Cup drought to continue for our neighbors to the south. I wasn’t one of them. … Continued
June 11, 2019: Finals Envy
Here we sit: about to crown both the NHL and NBA champions, and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls are nowhere in sight. Heck, forget about Finals Envy, how about playoffs envy? The UC didn’t host a single playoff game … Continued
June 9, 2019: Game Six
Sunday was Game Six between the Blues and Bruins. This was supposed to be the coronation of the Blues… finally… after 51 years… seeing the first Stanley Cup in their franchise history. I was OK with it. But… it didn’t … Continued
May 30, 2019: Empty Feeling
Passed by the United Center the other day… not much going on right about now. It was sort of an empty feeling… recalling many days when Madison street was jumping this time of year. It really sucks. I have to … Continued
May 22, 2019: Cup Choice
As the Blues were advancing to the Stanley Cup finals, my brother texted me: F’n horrible NHL final. You see, they will be playing the Bruins for the Cup. If you recall the teams I wouldn’t mind seeing win, these … Continued