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Guns Don’t Kill People! People Get in the way of Bullets
This morning Courtney and I went to Einsteins on Southport for a bagel and coffee before starting our day. On our table was a copy of RedEye with the above image on the cover. 460 people were slain in 2009 in Chicago. Many people who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to the... »
How I Owned Megabus
Previously, I wrote about a particular Megabus adventure to Minneapolis involving a certain bus driver who called himself “Mr.Quincy.” Almost immediately after posting, another story was brewing. Now that I have returned from a FREE January trip to Minneapolis, I shall update the masses on my Megabus excursion. Soon after I posted the Mr. Quincy... »
Sunday Morning Shots & Douchebagery Run-A-Muck
Per tradition, Courtney and I went to Mickey’s (Mickey’s Dawg Pound on Sundays) for the Browns/Chiefs game. As expected, the crowd was sparse. I couldn’t really blame people for not coming to see a then 2-11 team play a 3-10 team. One could probably find more excitement on C-Span than in a typical Browns... »
It Never Snows When You Sing “Let It Snow”
I’ve discussed my affinity for all things Christmas before. Whether it’s drinking games, singing Christmas carols obnoxiously early or making up fake-Christmas related interviews, I love it all! On the same hand, however, Christmas comes with something not-so holly and jolly. Bad weather. Earlier in the week we were greeted with our first snow. It was,... »
Douchebags At Mystic Celt
My brother and sister-in-law had mentioned that Mystic Celt is a great place for brunch. One thing you must all know about me is that I LOVE breakfast. I love breakfast and all things pertaining to breakfast. I’ve even considered changing it to my religion status on facebook, because “Joedaism” just seems a bit... »
Chicago Blackhawks’ Ice Crew Takes Women Down A Peg
Last night I went to my first Chicago Blackhawks game with Courtney to see them play my Columbus Blue Jackets. Not only were we treated with some great hockey, but we also were introduced to the Chicago Blackhawks’ Ice Crew! For those of you who don’t know, the Ice Crew is comprised of the fine... »
Chicagoans Should Care About The Chicago Fire
Over the weekend, the Chicago Fire of the growing American professional soccer league, Major League soccer, took on Real Salt Lake for the Eastern Conference crown and a chance to take on the LA Galaxy for the MLS Cup. Although obnoxious and overly optimistic, Chicagoans are, for the most part, great sports fans. Their... »
Why I’m Glad The Chicago Bears Suck
Let me preface this piece by saying I know that my Cleveland Browns are probably worse than Ohio’s best high school teams. But that doesn’t mean I can’t relish in another team’s futility. In fact, the futility of the Bears is perhaps even more enjoyable, because nobody expected the Browns to do anything this... »
Chicago Fire Soccer Via Section 8’s Beer Bus
Click here for pictures from the game and here for a Chicago Fire video montage! This past Saturday the Chicago Fire, a professional soccer team (yes, we have them in America), took on the New England Revolution in some hardcore Eastern Conference Semi-Finals action! …Okay, maybe it wasn’t that “hardcore” to the national media, but... »
Mildly Relevant Video: Chicago Fire Montage
Click here to read about the Chicago Fire experience and here to see the game via pictures. »