January 8, 2025: Searching
OK, here we go… time to hire another Bears head coach; yay! Almost as bad as a QB, the Bears have been very bad at finding a good head coach. Looking back in history, there ain’t a whole lot to … Continued
January 7, 2025: Three to the Title
OK, let’s get back to the one thing that has carried me: my son’s 7th grade basketball team. We left off with the 3rd straight undefeated regular season. They had a couple non-conference games before the playoffs kick off; they … Continued
January 6, 2025: Give Me A Minute
You’re going to have to give me a minute; I’m not done talking about this Bears game yet. Let me bask in my glory for just a little bit longer. How about that punt return? I remember one back in … Continued
January 5, 2025: Big Ol’ Smile
It’s been a rough year; I think I have established that already. The Bears delivered us a horrible season. A season full of expectations, including the promise of a 4-2 start, that continued with 10 consecutive losses heading into the … Continued
January 4, 2025: Chicago Kid
We turned the page to the next chapter in the story of Derrick Rose on Saturday night at the UC; oh what a ride it has been. Here’s this Chicago kid who went to Simeon, shining… ended up in Memphis, … Continued
January 3, 2025: Homeward Bound
Our week in DC wrapped up on Friday; it was a blast. I love, love going on vacation; who doesn’t? However, I also love coming back home; this is the sweet part about it. Always feels great to getaway, but … Continued
January 2, 2025: Inaugural Playoffs
New Year’s week is always good for Bowl Games. Back in the day, New Year’s day… sit back and enjoy all of the big bowls. Nowadays, the number of bowl games has grown; lots of obscure bowl games and teams, … Continued
January 1, 2025: DC
First time I’m typing 2025… another year is here. For the past number of years, we’ve gone away after Christmas, and have spent New Year’s in another state; we did the same this year. One of the first things we … Continued
December 31, 2024: 2024 Be Gone
If there was one year, any year in my life that I couldn’t wait to be over, it was 2024. I know, I know… it’s just the flip of the calendar; it’s just another day, right? Still, saying goodbye to … Continued
December 30, 2024: Big Bucks
Big bucks, big bucks, big bucks…. no whammy… stop! Did I hit the Big Bucks in my 2 fantasy football money leagues, or did I get wiped out by the whammy? As the Sunday action came to a conclusion, I … Continued