July 21, 2014: Still Here
The fact that I’m writing this blog means that I survived the half marathon yesterday. It was a great experience. Although my feet are killing me, my legs are sore, and my left ankle & knee are in bad shape, … Continued
July 20, 2014: Running Man
Great movie. Arnold in his hey day, with Richard Dawson from Family Feud as the evil host of this deadly gameshow. I will be making my own appearance as running man tomorrow in the Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon through downtown Chicago. … Continued
July 19, 2014: Slice of Reality
The first game of the 2nd half of the baseball season seems a little bigger than just your average game. It’s like a 2nd opening day. It’s almost like a fresh slate; an opportunity to start your 2nd season off … Continued
July 18, 2014: P.A.S.H.
Chicago Hope… it’s always there. When winning, hope runs rampant. We believe the sky is the limit. We believe we can win it all. When losing, we always hope for a turn around. Sometimes we have to dig really deep … Continued
July 16, 2014: The Hate Files VI
Has there ever been a player on one of your teams that you have hated? A guy that you find it hard to cheer for, one that you can’t wait to be off of your team. A big addition that … Continued
July 11, 2014: The Right Guys
Some good baseball news to report for a change. Anthony Rizzo and Chris Sale were both voted in to the All Star game on Thursday, and rightfully so. This ensures that the 4 best players in town are going to … Continued
July 10, 2014: Chicago’s Finest
Thank God for the Blackhawks! The best franchise in the NHL, and the best franchise in Chicago, made a move that gets the mojo right back on the Hawks’ side. The signing of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to long … Continued
July 9, 2014: The Hate Files V
The Cubs lost their 5th in a row last night; they blew a 5 run lead. Here’s the 5th installation of the Hate Files. As a Cubs fan, with all the losing that’s endured, and without ever seeing a World … Continued
July 7, 2014: The Chicago Stars
At least we have some All Stars… I think every team still has to have one, but these are earned by our guys. The Cubs send Castro, while the Sox send Abreu & Ramirez. With Rizzo and Sale on the … Continued