July 7, 2021: Waiting to Win
I thought getting back to Chicago would do the trick, after all, the last time the Cubs had won a game was the night we got back from Vegas, the combined no-hitter in LA, remember? Yeah, how crazy is that. … Continued
July 6, 2021: Going West
OK, let’s put a bow on this latest trip to NYC. In order to do that, we would have to wake up early and drive about 13 hours to get back home. Yep, the long road trip awaited, and thus, … Continued
July 5, 2021: Domino
I love playing games; I’ve always liked that. Ever since I was a kid, bugging my parents to play a board game, or cards, or jumping on my Atari, or playing a wiffle ball game outside with my brother, I’m … Continued
July 4, 2021: Fireworks in the City
The party got started right away on the night of the 3rd. My wife has family in NY; this is where we would be staying. Before that though, we’d travel to 102nd St in Spanish Harlem to visit a building … Continued
July 3, 2021: The Big Apple
New York was about 10 hours from Cincy; we hit the road about 8am. A stop at Waffle House, a couple stops for gas, and an extreme 10 minute rainfall later, we crossed the GW into NYC. I love New … Continued
July 2, 2021: Queen City
OK, it’s been a minute. This time, just like the last time, it was because we went on a trip, our second of the year, this time, the road trip variety. Of course when I think about road trips, I … Continued
July 1, 2021: Trippin Pippen
Scottie, Scottie, Scottie… First off, love you man. You are an all-time Bulls great, were part of 6 championship teams… you grew into the Robin to MJ’s Batman. Your defense was awesome, had some thunderous dunks, great bank shots, rebounded, … Continued
June 30, 2021: Halfway House
The Cubs roll into the halfway house at 42-39. If I told you this before the season, that this would be their record at the halfway point in the season, you would take that right? Unfortunately, after 6 straight losses, … Continued
June 29, 2021: Stacking Losses
Whew… losing is NOT fun. The Cubs are at it again this month, stacking losses, adding another after a tough loss to the Brewers on Tuesday night in Wrigley Field North. As the losses mount, the frustrations mount… I don’t … Continued
June 28, 2021: Out of Reach
So, how about that first game of the Stanley Cup finals between the Canadiens and Lightning? Didn’t watch that; shit, that game can’t even make it on a network channel… sad. How about the Suns Clippers game? Nope; no interest … Continued