July 4, 2016: Happy Birthday USA
What does the 4th of July mean for you? How about fireworks? Yes, there are plenty of those. Who doesn’t like fireworks? Well, my dog for one… we have to close up and put the AC on to try to … Continued
July 3, 2016: Holiday Gift
I hate to say I called it, but after watching the Cubs lose that tough game on Thursday night to the Mets, I wondered about a sweep… The Mets completed the 4 game sweep of the Cubs in convincing fashion … Continued
July 2, 2016: Saturday Morning
Up early on this Saturday morning. As my wife heads into work, I decide if I should go back so sleep… but I don’t. It didn’t matter anyways, because soon after, my son comes walking down the hallway. We’re up … Continued
July 1, 2016: Coming and Going
It’s July 1st and it’s moving day. With Rose, Teuvo, BIckell, and Shaw already officially gone, who would be the next person to play their next game at the UC as a visiting player? We knew it was coming. Joakim … Continued
June 30, 2016: Past Becomes Present
I hate writing these types of blogs, but it’s part of it. It’s really not THAT big of a deal, but there were some feelings that came rushing back last night watching the Cubs blow that game to the Mets. … Continued
June 29, 2016: David and Goliath
It’s what should happen when one of the best teams in the league meets one of the worst teams in the league: an ass kicking. The Cubs dispatched of the last place Reds in a 3 game sweep in Cincinnati. … Continued
June 28, 2016: Never Again
He was 85 years old. That seems to be an appropriate age. Buddy Ryan died on Tuesday. We will never again see a defense like his. I’m glad they did that 30 for 30 on the 85 Bears. I learned … Continued
June 27, 2016: Never Before
As the wheels touched down, and the plane pulled into the gate, Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” blared on the speakers. I was home, and I was happy. Walking towards ground transportation, I was met by my son and … Continued
June 26, 2016: Cubs in NYC
Being out of town sucks… I don’t get to watch any Cubs games. That, plus the fact I was busy at work… Well, it all led to my decision on my off day on Sunday. I had to watch the … Continued
June 25, 2016: The Downs
Thank God Derrick Rose got traded. No, I don’t mean it like that… like I couldn’t wait until he was moved, although at the end of the day, I think it’ll be fine. I mean, it was a nicely timed … Continued