Stories for Dad: The Knobs

Stories for Dad: The Knobs

The story begins on a cold winter day in 1977. Actually, I have no idea about the actual date or the weather, but I’m thinking 1977 is pretty close. We had recently visited my Uncle Roy and his family in a suburb of Chicago (Skokie, IL). It was there that we witnessed...
S.F. Giants and Metallica Night

S.F. Giants and Metallica Night

If you’re any sort of music fan you’re aware of the number of bands who have made it coming out of San Francisco, CA. I’ve included a list of some of my favorites below (bottom of the page), but before we get off track let’s just say the list...
Stories for Dad: Basement Escape!

Stories for Dad: Basement Escape!

Earlier this week I took my daughter, Arianna, to UW-Oshkosh for a campus visit. It was nice and while she’s waiting for UW-Madison to get their shit together (get her off the waitlist and offer her admission), UWO will be fine. They have nice school colors, a...
The Scout Delivers AGAIN

The Scout Delivers AGAIN

Watching Game 6 in Chicago In what has  become a yearly tradition I watched a Blackhawks game at my favorite bar in Chicago with the biggest Blackhawks fan in Colorado. And is tradition the Hawks got the WIN! The Scout Bar in Chicago So the tradition goes back to...
The FBI Spent How Much?

The FBI Spent How Much?

According the to a NY Times article the FBI paid approximately $1.3 million to access the iPhone left behind by San Bernadino shooter, Syed Farook. Quite expensive, but FBI Director, James Comey, felt it was worth it. Read the complete NY Times article “FBI paid...