Category Archives: Life Happens

Occurrences, Thoughts & Realities

You’re gonna eat a blizzard of…unseasonable warmth?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

In the eyes of this writer, the insanely mild winter Chicagoland is in the midst of has been a blessing. Sure, my daughter has only gotten to use the sled Santa brought her 2 or 3 times, and that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing, Life Happens | Leave a comment

EXCITING

Posted on October 10, 2008 by

4 days ago was the 3rd anniversary of me getting married. To celebrate, the wife and I are spending our first night alone together away from our lovely little baby who, at 19 months, I guess is not really a … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Happens | Leave a comment

George Carlin: 1937-2008

Posted on June 23, 2008 by

The first time I saw a George Carlin performance was probably when I was between the ages of 12-15. I cannot recall exactly how old I was, but I know for sure that it was his HBO special at Carnegie … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Happens | Tagged | Leave a comment

Fooling myself.

Posted on July 19, 2007 by

Grace woke up at 6:30 this morning. Despite having gone to bed at 2 or 3 am last night…I was thrilled with this. Why? The Open Championship coverage started on TNT at 6 am. This year the Open is being … Continue reading →

Posted in FORE!, Life Happens | 1 Comment

Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2007 by

Today was my first Father’s Day as a Dad. I enjoyed it immensely. Last night, we hung out at the In-laws’ place. We dined on Italian sausage & potato wedges. I consumed much Goose Island 312 while sitting barefoot on … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, FORE!, Life Happens, Sports | Leave a comment

There ought to be a law!

Posted on June 12, 2007 by

Can someone please explain to me why the pimple-ridden teenage cashier at Dominick’s cannot drag my bottle of whiskey across the scanner at the checkout? I understand that minors are not allowed to sell alcohol, but the cashier is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Life Happens, Ramblin' Man | Leave a comment

A day at the races. And a soup recipe.

Posted on June 11, 2007 by

As half of my two readers know, I am a big fan of The Score, Chicago sports radio 670 am, particularly the weekday afternoon show, Boers & Bernstein, which airs from 2-6 pm Monday through Friday. All summer long they … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Life Happens, Sports | Leave a comment

God Bless Our American Sense Of Entitlement & Revenge!

Posted on June 4, 2007 by

The following is copied verbatim from my friend James’ MySpace page. He introduced me to this amazing man and his amazing story, and I will let his words do the talking. One year ago today, a real american hero was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blorg & Interweb, Life Happens | 1 Comment

Real Men of Genius Appreciation

Posted on May 11, 2007 by

In the interest or full disclosure, let me first say that Bud Light is horrible. I, under no circumstances, purchase any Budweiser products for my own consumption, and given the choice at a party between Budweiser/Bud Light or water, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Happens, Music | 7 Comments

The 5 Coasters I Must Ride Before I Die

Posted on May 10, 2007 by

It has been at least 2 or 3 years since I last stood in line for a couple of hours for a 3 minute (or 15 second) ride on a roller coaster, and I wish I had the words to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Happens | 1 Comment