March 1, 2025: Jones Out
The Blackhawks made some news on Saturday the first day of March 2025; they traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers. It was the end of an era; was it really even an era? I think not. The Hawks … Continued
February 28, 2025: Last Parent Standing
My parents’ birthdays were always special days, since, you know, they were responsible for bringing me into this earth. Across the board in our family, birthdays were important days; I don’t think that’s unique or anything, unless you’re a Jehovah’s … Continued
February 27, 2025: Late Night in Vegas
The Blackhawks visited Las Vegas to play the Golden Knights on Thursday; it would be a late night in Vegas… late night in Vegas… late night… Vegas… hmmm… I’ve had a few of those over the years. It was our … Continued
February 25, 2025: Running in Place
It certainly hasn’t progressed as soon as I thought it would. When the Blackhawks drafted Connor Bedard before the 2023-2024 season, I was excited; I don’t think Connor has necessarily done anything to tell me I shouldn’t have been excited. … Continued
February 23, 2025: 50m away
This weekend it was back in the pool for my son. The swim season is coming to an end; he’ll have swim meets the next 4 weeks, including district and state, assuming he qualifies. For this one, we had to … Continued
February 22, 2025: The Year of Firsts
The year of firsts continued on Saturday with my sister’s birthday. When I refer to “firsts”, I mean the first time for everything, without my Mom. It continues to be a road, one that I’ve never travelled. We’re almost at … Continued
February 20, 2025: 4 Nations
It was news to me. I didn’t realize the NHL replaced their All Star weekend with a tournament called “4 Nations Face Off”. Considering how the rest of the major sports All Star festivities go, I guess it was worth … Continued
February 18, 2025: Bicycle Casino
One more stop in LA before we get back home… the Bicycle Casino. Spent a few hours there the last night before returning. Any time I’m out in LA, I try to head out with my friend to the casino; … Continued
February 17, 2025: Work and Food
On my LA trip, it was all about work. Hanging with my West Coast family was the best part about it. Coming in right behind them (haha…) was, of course, the thing our life rotates around after my son: food! … Continued
February 16, 2025: The Streets of LA
In the spirit of the most recent feature, The Streets of Chicago, being in the only other place I’ve ever lived, let’s take a ride on the streets of LA. It all started in downtown for me when I arrived … Continued