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 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 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
November 4, 2024: Bright Light
In the middle of the rough DK stretch, the Bears shitting on themselves, and not being able to watch the Bulls or the Blackhawks, there is a bright light that keeps me going in the sports world: my son’s basketball … Continued
October 31, 2024: What’s Going On
You know how frustrating it is not to be able to watch your teams on TV? I was used to this treatment as a kid with the Blackhawks, but the Bulls? Never. Never in my life have I NOT been … Continued
October 29, 2024: Staying the Course
Let me talk about this Bears loss from another angle… the betting angle. Yeah, I had the Bears, a few different ways in that game. Betting on your team is a risky proposition; I know this. I haven’t bet on … 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