May 5, 2022: Cinco de Mayo
Ah yes, the 5th of May; how do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I have some memories… One of my oldest friends was born on this day. When I say oldest, I mean I’ve known him since I was 5 … Continued
May 4, 2022: Two Game Sweep
The Sox beat the Cubs again on Wednesday night at Wrigley to complete the two game sweep. That got me thinking… should winning two games really constitute a sweep? As I try to make myself feel better, my initial thought … Continued
May 3, 2022: Not The Same
Wow… what a barn burner on Tuesday night at Wrigley. So much excitement in the air for Cubs Sox; packed crowd, beautiful weather, both teams at the top of the standings. Yeah… ok. The Crosstown Classic usually brings a rush … Continued
April 28, 2022: The Hate Files LIII
My wife asked me: Why do you hate the Bucks? Welcome to the 53rd edition of The Hate Files, for all of you who can’t read roman numerals. It’s one of the original features; it’s the cherry on top of … Continued
April 25, 2022: It Was All Good Just a Week Ago
OK, let’s take a break from the Bulls season going up in flames to focus back on baseball; last time we chatted both teams were off to a good start. With a combined 12-7 record, we were making plans to … Continued
April 23, 2022: Sharing is Caring
The beat goes on… It’s funny when I see people I haven’t seen in a minute. Maybe that minute has been a couple months, maybe longer; maybe it’s only been a few weeks. I ask them what’s going on; they … Continued
April 19, 2022: 150 or so to go
Alright, let’s step away from the Bulls Bucks series just for a minute. The baseball season is in full flow now across the league, including on both sides of town in Chicago. A combined 12-7 thus far, surely this is … Continued
April 4, 2022: Let’s Talk About Sox
OK, ok, I know Sox fans are very sensitive; why aren’t I getting any attention? I’ve talked about the current state of my Chicago teams; it’s time to give the other major team in Chicago, the White Sox, a day … Continued
April 3, 2022: A Decade
As we got ready for church, I told my son maybe he should wear his Trubisky jersey. Not for old times’ sake, not because we’re still rooting for him or anything like that. No, it’s because my son turned 10 … Continued
March 31, 2022: Eleventh Heaven
Mark Messier. He’s the first #11 that comes to mind; pretty good hockey player. Actually work with someone at the job that has the same exact name. He told us stories about how he would go up to Canada, and … Continued