August 20, 2024: Back to School
From 7 years old, to 7th grade; it feels like it’s happened that quick. Today was my son’s first day of school. It’s kind of an emotional day. Summer is over; a new school year begins. The routine that we … Continued
August 19, 2024: Baez Returns
It’s been 3 years since that fateful summer… when the Cubs “blew it up”. How’ve we been since then btw? Shit, basically. Yeah, let’s get rid of the team that makes the playoff every year after 162 games, but comes … Continued
August 18, 2024: End of Summer
Our days are numbered… When we told our son last week that he was going back to school in 10 days, a look of panic spread over his face. WHAT?!?! He was in disbelief… no way his video game playing … Continued
August 14, 2024: All In Time
I was hoping to get back on the poker tables on our last night in Vegas, but who knows; we’ll see how it goes. Another day of eating, walking, and going in the pool. We always had one of those … Continued
August 13, 2024: Tourney Time
A couple trips ago I couldn’t believe what I saw: the Flamingo had closed its poker room. You know how many hours I played poker in that room?!?! I had to walk by where it used to be a couple … Continued
August 12, 2024: First Night
You know I’m getting old when I’m knocking out early on the first night in Vegas. Sure, we were up early to get to the airport, and we didn’t get back to the room on Sunday night until about 1030pm … Continued
August 11, 2024: Coming To Vegas
Everybody always talks about Leaving Las Vegas… what about Coming to Vegas?!?! Well, that’s exactly what happened on Sunday morning. Back to the oasis in the desert… viva! I was talking to my 12 year old about how many times … Continued
August 7, 2024: Shota Live
We lucked out with the advanced purchase of tickets for Tuesday night’s Cubs vs Twins game at Wrigley… we got to see Shota live and in person!!! He didn’t disappoint. 7 innings & 10 strikeouts later Shota had held the … Continued
August 6, 2024: The View from the Bottom
For all the talk about how bad the Sox are, and yes, they are very, very, potentially historically bad, let’s not forget that the Cubs are in last place also. Sure, they’re about 28 games better than the Sox, but … Continued
August 2, 2024: Leaving LA
Malibu and Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, and Hollywood… those stops were all included before we had to head back to the airport; there just wasn’t enough time to do it all. We passed by our old apartment, and ended up … Continued