November 16, 2024: Being a Fan
Sometimes it’s fun just being a fan; I can’t really do this for MY teams. Yes, any time my teams are involved, it’s about much more than just being a fan; I’ve been told this can make watching a game … Continued
November 15, 2024: Cermak Part Deux
Cermak was where my childhood friend lived, right next to the park we would frequent. Barrett Park was the name; it’s still there. Man, did we have some fun in that park. Playing on the little basketball court, where you … Continued
November 14, 2024: Cermak
Getting back to my “streets of Chicago” themed blogs, I look at the cross street of my grammar school. It was located on the corner of Cermak and Wolcott; already talked a little about Wolcott, now some Cermak. Man, where … Continued
November 13, 2024: Problem Solver
OK, back in business… Had a little problem with the website; that’s not all it was. Sure, writing all this shit, you probably think I’ll never shut up. Well, there are some days where I don’t feel like pursuing my … Continued
November 12, 2024: Cue the Music
Da da da, da, da… another one bites the dust. Da, da, da… another one bites the dust. And another one’s gone and another one’s gone, another ones bites the dust. Hey, I’m gonna get you too (Eberflus), another one … Continued
November 11, 2024: Misery
You know what they say… misery loves company. With the Bears season spiraling down the toilet, it’s good to know we’re not the only ones. Sure, 4-5 is good for last place in the NFC North; we’d also be tied … Continued
November 10, 2024: And It’s Over
Well, that was quick. It was still painful, but at least this 3 week stretch is over, and we can all relax. We can relax with the understanding that this season is over. There is really only one thing that … Continued
November 9, 2024: Freight Train Rolling
My son’s team was back at it this weekend. With a “tough game” scheduled for Friday night on the road, and a “not-so tough game” the following Saturday afternoon on the road as well. Is the 2+ year undefeated streak … Continued
November 8, 2024: Week 10 Preview Bears vs Patriots
If last week was an important game to win… This week, in a Super Bowl XX rematch, the Bears host the Patriots at Soldier Field. Good news: the Bears are not on the road. I didn’t realize it was THAT … Continued
November 7, 2024: Number Nine
Finally… we were finally able to watch our first Bulls game of the season; it was game number nine for the Bulls hosting the Timberwolves on Thursday night at the UC. No, CSN and Comcast didn’t cut a deal; we … Continued