April 8, 2023: The Masters
The first time was at Marquette Park, a golf course on the south side of the city; my Dad, brother, and I played these nine holes to break our golf cherry, oh, probably 30+ years ago. I don’t remember what … Continued
April 5, 2023: Nothing Off Limits
In the wonderful world of Draft Kings, there is nothing off limits. The NFL playoffs kicked it off; the NBA and college basketball followed it up. The NHL season is still going on; the MLB has started now. Those are … Continued
April 3, 2023: Double Ones
There wasn’t any doubt which Bulls jersey my son would wear to the game on Sunday vs the Grizzlies; #11 of course. Yeah, he was rocking the DeRozan signed jersey the day before he would turn “double ones” on April … Continued
April 1, 2023: Fool on the Hill
Fool on the Hill… one of my favorite Beatles’ songs; I have a lot of them. My dad and I talk about that list, and how it could change day to day, week to week; there are so many to … Continued
March 31, 2023: Dirty Dozen
Life gets busy sometimes… hate when that happens, well, if it’s good stuff, like March 31st, then… Yeah, it’s my wedding anniversary; woo hoo! This year we’re coming in at a cool 12 years, a dirty dozen if you may. … Continued
March 27, 2023: The Hate Files LVIII
Here we go again. This time, a first for the Hate Files; we’re targeting a specific university’s basketball program. Yeah, my UCLA fandom has grown in the past few years; that seed my wife planted in my son’s brain has … Continued
March 23, 2023: Bid Time
With the changing of seasons, as we stand on the brink of the start of baseball, we know what comes with it: fantasy baseball! Yeah, I still manage a fantasy baseball team; my team… the Curse Busters. I’ve already “broke … Continued
March 21, 2023: Changing Seasons
As basketball and swimming have come to an end for my son, we look ahead to what’s next. Next is baseball. We’re locked in this year, for the first time in a few years, in a good summer “house” league. … Continued
March 19, 2023: State Approved
The swimming season came to an end on Sunday in Indiana at Day 2 of the State Tournament. My son participated in 5 total events, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. It was a great experience. I received the … Continued
March 12, 2023: 312
You already know I love Chicago sports; I’m sure you can connect the dots and understand that I love Chicago too. This is my home. I hate to see negative stuff about my city, but understand that negative stuff does … Continued