October 27, 2024: Hail Somebody
I get it… Hail Mary… because it’s a prayer. Well, I’m here to tell you, after Sunday night’s fluke ass completion of this long ass pass which lead to a brutal Bears L, I’m not calling it that any more. … Continued
October 26, 2024: Play of the Day
I follow a lot of guys on Twitter in the sports gambling world. It’s funny to read their stuff sometimes… “mega lock”, “meet me at the bank”, “100 unit play”… haha. How would you label your “play of the day”? … Continued
October 25, 2024: Two Months to Christmas
October 25th… two months to Christmas. This was always something I said on my Mom’s birthday; it’s funny that my sister said this today as we stood over my Mom’s grave at the cemetery. Did I WANT to go see … Continued
October 24, 2024: Being First
Being first has its benefits, I guess. Being the first born is pretty cool, I think. Sure, I don’t remember any of those 2.5 years before my brother came along, but… I’m sure it was a blast, just me and … Continued
October 23, 2024: Wolcott
As I walked out in the streets of Chicago… Kindergarten was on 23rd and Wolcott; the grammar school that I attended was on Cermak and Wolcott. Yes, Wolcott one block east of Damen would become a prevalent street in my … Continued
October 22, 2024: Toddling Time
3.5 years old, finally remembering stuff, almost time for school, right? Well, yes, sort of. I would start my journey into school at 4 years old, a preschool right across Damen on Cullerton… literally 2 minutes from the house. To … Continued
October 21, 2024: Now It’s Over
There have been many baseball seasons when the Cubs are eliminated, whether in the regular season or in the postseason, I’m done. I’m so disgusted with the end of the Cubs season, that I do not watch any of the … Continued
October 20, 2024: Lesson Learning
On to NFL Sunday we go… a “no-Bears” NFL Sunday; guess I can’t plant my ass in front of the TV for 3 hours to watch. I’ll still give it a try, and definitely be keeping an eye on things. … Continued
October 19, 2024: Taking a Shot
College Football has been really good this year. With the start of the 12 team playoff structure, plus conference realignments, there are all kinds of things to be interested in. Not necessarily a fan of the conference realignments; USC and … Continued
October 18, 2024: Heart of Chicago
After a few days at Holy Cross, I was brought to my new home, in the Heart of Chicago, if you know you know. Many people did/do not know about this neighborhood where I am from. Technically, it’s a couple … Continued