March 5, 2024: 22 and Done
It was bound to happen, eventually. Heading into Arizona on Tuesday night, the Blackhawks were riding, or should I say sliding on, a 22 road game losing streak; yes, no typo… 22 games in a row on the road ended … Continued
March 4, 2024: Made it to Midnight
Speaking about birthdays, how about our great City of Chicago? Yes, March 4th was the day. How did you celebrate? Well, the Bulls celebrated by completing an impressive comeback in Sacramento; what a game! Yes, I made it to midnight; … Continued
March 3, 2024: Three Three
March 3rd… 3/3… what do you think of? Scottie Pippen is the easy answer. That guy… when he was on the court back in the day, he turned into an outstanding player. The robin to MJ’s batman, one of the … Continued
March 2, 2024: District Time
Swimming season is coming to an end; first up, Districts… next up, State. Saturday was District Time. Let’s go! My son has been doing very well in the swim meets this year, winning a heat(s) almost every time. It’s been … Continued
March 1, 2024: Next Tier
Keep with it, keep with it, keep with it. Heading into my 2nd year of “professional” sports gambling I was ready to get to that next tier. I felt great about my Super Bowl pick; I had a large number … Continued
February 29, 2024: Leap Year
Every 4 years right? We get that extra day in February. It’s kind of weird. What’s the whole background on this anyways? I’m sure I looked at it up at some point; I don’t recall. I’m sure I can look … Continued
February 28, 2024: The Last Season
Just got done reading a book with my son. He has to read every day; it’s part of his homework. After he finished reading a book with my wife, he picked one to read with me. It was a sports … Continued
February 27, 2024: The Hate Files LXIII
Have you ever had to call an 800 number to get customer service? If you have, and if that experience has not been good, you’re in the right place. I’ve had to do this a few times lately, and let … Continued
February 26, 2024: Combine Convo
The NFL combine is here. Last year, this is when the Bears executed the trade for this year’s #1 pick and other picks, AND DJ Moore… Yes, it’s the one year anniversary of the haul. How could we pass up … Continued
February 25, 2024: Emotion Central
The United Center was emotion central on Sunday night. It was the retiring of Chris Chelios’ #7 and the return of Patrick Kane to the UC in a Detroit Red Wings uni. Wow. I caught some of the pre-game festivities, … Continued