May 11, 2014: Reflection Day
On this beautiful Sunday Mother’s Day morning, it’s time for some reflection. How did that draft go for DA Bears? Are we going to be able to take care of the Wild? Will the Cubs lose 100 games again? Will … Continued
May 9, 2014: Back to the Future
This is what was supposed to happen. Finally, the Cubs take one from the Sox to avoid the sweep. I was sick of Sox fans coming up to me at work all day reminding me what happened the night before. … Continued
May 7, 2014: Mama Said
Mama said there’d be days like this… The Wild got their 1st win last night at home, and pulled within 2-1 in the series. It was a lackluster effort by the Hawks, who didn’t seem interested in putting their foot … Continued
May 6, 2014: Loss of Interest?
As the Crosstown series began this year, it didn’t seem to hold the same importance as it usually does. With the Blackhawks going for their 3rd cup in 5 years, the Bears draft coming up this week, and both teams … Continued
May 4, 2014: Better Late than Never
So it took a month, but the Cubs have finally won their first series of the year, and it couldn’t come against a better team. Actually, they’re in the midst of a 3-game winning streak, as they go for the … Continued
May 1, 2014: Ramping Up
I made a decision this morning to start ramping up my “training” for the half marathon I signed up to run this summer. Instead of taking my dog on a lazy 2-block walk, I decided to go with the focused … Continued
April 29, 2014: Rain Delay
With my wife working last night, I was ready to actually sit down and watch the entire Cubs game as they started a series in Cincinnati. Well, at least try to watch it, as my 2 year old ran around … Continued
April 27, 2014: Football in April
It’s the day between playoff games for the Bulls and Blackhawks, and with nothing else going on, it’s time to talk a little Bear football. (I know baseball is going on. I don’t care if I buy into the plan, … Continued
April 25, 2014: Sox Fan Envy?
As I sit here a day after the Cubs anniversary meltdown, and watch the baseball teams on both sides of town lose again, I go back to the end of the Hawks Game 4 OT victory over the Blues. As … Continued
April 24, 2014: An Anniversary Celebration?
Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field. Being a die-hard Cubs fan, I was very excited for this day. My wife had bought me the Wrigley Field 100th anniversary Sports Illustrated magazine a couple months ago, so I was … Continued