May 17, 2023: Cubs Crash
Watch out below! The Cubs are fading fast. All those warm and fuzzies from the first month of the season are fading away. Cubs crash in progress. Color me shocked. The Cubs have lost 5 in a row, and 8 … Continued
May 16, 2023: The Hate Files LX
We made it to another milestone; the 60th version of The Hate Files. Who would have thought that this would turn into bedtime reading material for my son, as he asks me to read him a Hate File before bed. … Continued
May 14, 2023: Ten and Two
Found out on Sunday night we had lost a legend. Yes, Doyle Brunson, the Godfather of Poker, is gone. I think about the original WSOPs, the big Texas hat, and of course, ten and two. Who could forget his “go-to-junk … Continued
May 13, 2023: Third Game was a Charm
Friday night was our 2nd baseball game of the season; of course, there was some more rain in the forecast. We ended up losing 9-4, but I didn’t feel that bad about it. Their first six runs were all earned, … Continued
May 12, 2023: Thread Hanging
There are ups, and there are downs… like anything… with sports betting. I’ve been in the middle of a big time cooler. My record for May has been 9-27… that’s good for taking my Draft Kings balance from $60 down … Continued
May 10, 2023: Salvage Time
It was salvage time on Wednesday night at Wrigley, as the Cubs avoided the sweep from the Cardinals with a 10-4 victory. Whew! Imagine being swept by the worst team in the National League… It was unfortunate enough that the … Continued
May 9, 2023: The Villain
Some days there isn’t a whole lot to talk about, but we figure it out. Monday night was NOT one of those days. We’ve already celebrated the #1 overall pick that the Blackhawks snagged during the NHL draft lottery. At … Continued
May 7, 2023: Another First
Sunday brought another 2023 first; the first visit to Wrigley Field. I don’t care how many times I’ve been there… once I walk up from the concourse to the field level, and set eyes on her… always a special moment. … Continued
May 6, 2023: Game One
It was actually supposed to be game three, but because of the rainouts last weekend, this Saturday turned out to be game one for our baseball team. Yes, my son would be back on the baseball field, and I would … Continued
May 5, 2023: One for Five
Was thinking about some kind of “five” themed blog for today’s post on Cinco de Mayo. Of course, the 5th day of the 5th month of the year. This day has been a memorable one for me since I was … Continued