July 2, 2021: Queen City
OK, it’s been a minute. This time, just like the last time, it was because we went on a trip, our second of the year, this time, the road trip variety. Of course when I think about road trips, I … Continued
June 30, 2021: Halfway House
The Cubs roll into the halfway house at 42-39. If I told you this before the season, that this would be their record at the halfway point in the season, you would take that right? Unfortunately, after 6 straight losses, … Continued
June 29, 2021: Stacking Losses
Whew… losing is NOT fun. The Cubs are at it again this month, stacking losses, adding another after a tough loss to the Brewers on Tuesday night in Wrigley Field North. As the losses mount, the frustrations mount… I don’t … Continued
June 28, 2021: Out of Reach
So, how about that first game of the Stanley Cup finals between the Canadiens and Lightning? Didn’t watch that; shit, that game can’t even make it on a network channel… sad. How about the Suns Clippers game? Nope; no interest … Continued
June 25, 2021: Nice Welcome Home
As our delayed plane landed at Midway on Thursday night, I flipped my phone off Airplane Mode. I checked my text messages, sent a few, then of course, checked in on the Cubs game. I saw they were beating the … Continued
June 24, 2021: Vegas Vibe
OK, let’s put a bow on this Vegas trip, and get back to normal, whatever that is. I really showed my age that last night in Vegas, passing out at 11pm… pathetic. At least I didn’t lose any more money, … Continued
June 23, 2021: Some Vegas Firsts
Ok, ok, besides my boring gambling stories, what else has been going on? After all, these Vegas family trips are focused on pretty much everything else but gambling. Plenty of hours by the pool takes up the biggest bucket of … Continued
June 22, 2021: Video Poker
So if the first night in Vegas is always bad, then how does the second night go? Not much better usually. Hey, I guess that’s not totally true. There is no other night outside the first night that sticks out … Continued
June 21, 2021: The Journal
So one suggestion that my son’s 3rd grade teacher had was for him to keep a journal over the summer as a way to practice their writing; I love the idea. Why wouldn’t I? You see what I’m doing here … Continued
June 20, 2021: Ready or Not
The ride to the airport was a breeze. I thought there might have been a little traffic. Got to Midway in like 30 minutes. The airport wasn’t crowded either. We had to check a bag; skycap was open. Security was … Continued