May 14, 2024: Things Done Changed
Since I’m kind of on a music kick right about now… I love music, even more so lately. I really FEEL it; some songs more than others. I’ve been taking my phone with me when I take a shower… no, … Continued
May 13, 2024: Fixing A Hole
Trying to determine my favorite Beatles song is not easy; there are so many that I love. In fact, there aren’t a whole heck of a lot that I don’t like. I guess some of the more popular ones maybe… … Continued
May 12, 2024: They Reminisce Over You
Many times my head is empty and/or there are those chimps banging the cymbals hanging out. I typically don’t walk around with a ton of stuff on my brain; guys got it like that I think… at least this guy … Continued
May 10, 2024: Anniversary Season
It’s that time of year. I’m sure I’ve written about this before, but that’s OK; I can write about this over and over and over… just like Uncle Rico reliving the glory days. Yes, this may be my favorite part … Continued
May 9, 2024: Playoff Check-In
OK, where we at with the NBA & NHL playoffs? Let’s do a quick playoff check-in. We’re down to the final four in each conference. Let’s start out East. Boston vs Cleveland was an absolute joke on Thursday night. Honestly, … Continued
May 8, 2024: Inching Ahead
I’ve been inching ahead, slowly, but surely… trying to get back to where I was… it may take a while… At my high point, my bankroll was around $600… I had upped my units to $10… I was rolling, then… … Continued
May 7, 2024: Basement Basketball
Anytime, anywhere… basketball. This is how I was as a kid; this is how my kid is now. This makes me smile. I remember as a kid, every time I passed under a doorway in my house, I jumped up … Continued
May 6, 2024: First Milestone
On the road to recovery, there will be milestones; I guess one week since the event would qualify… that’s well in the rearview. The first grandkid’s birthday without my Mom… check. On Monday, it was exactly one month since my … Continued
May 4, 2024: Weekend Two
Just another day in the life, as Saturday rolled around. We had our baseball game smack dab in the middle at 1pm. It was a beautiful day in Chicago for baseball. Typically, the early season games are hit and miss … Continued
May 3, 2024: The Blues
They say Chicago is home to the Blues… not the St. Louis Blues, F them, no, the music. Yeah, just another great thing Chicago has brought to the world; don’t mean to brag. Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan; … Continued