Posted by Gmoney on Mar 12, 2010 in
Chicago Bears,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Bulls,
Chicago Cubs,
Chicago WhiteSox,
NHL hockey,
aging,
alcohol,
authors,
baseball,
birthdays,
books,
drug abuse,
family,
fantasy baseball league,
football,
health,
literature,
organ donation,
sports,
suburbia,
trends,
unemployment Dude, I’m tellin’ ya……….
So as I announced Wednesday, yesterday was my 40th birthday.
I made it.
Sometimes there was some question as to whether that would happen. But over the last four or five years, I increased the chances quite a bit by settling into a more sedentary lifestyle. That certainly helped.
So where am I at as I [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Mar 9, 2010 in
Brian Urlacher,
Chicago,
Chicago Bears,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Bulls,
Chicago Cubs,
Chicago WhiteSox,
Derrick Rose,
Illinois,
Jay Cutler,
Julius Peppers,
Lou Piniella,
Lovie Smith,
Lyons Township High School,
Major League Baseball (MLB),
NBA basketball,
NFL football,
NHL hockey,
Olympics,
Ozzie Guillen,
Super Bowl,
Tommie Harris,
baseball,
fantasy baseball league,
football,
media,
predictions/prophecies,
sports,
suburbia,
unemployment Dude, I’m tellin’ ya……….
A couple of things have happened in the sports world with a local flavor.
On Friday, the Chicago Bears signed free agent Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers to a huge contract. They also signed running back Chester Taylor away from the Minnesota Vikings where he’s been a pretty decent back behind mega-stud [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Feb 24, 2010 in
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Sun Times,
Chicago Tribune,
Eddie Van Halen,
Elin Nordegren,
Goodfellas,
HEROES,
Lyons Township High School,
Major League Baseball (MLB),
NBA basketball,
NHL hockey,
Olympics,
ShareMyShot.com,
Southern Illinois University,
Tiger Woods,
US men's Olympic hockey team,
West 34,
baseball,
bullshit,
celebrity,
classic rock,
fame,
infidelity,
local band scene,
mafia,
movies,
music,
predictions/prophecies,
sports,
suburbia,
television,
trends,
winter/weather Dude, I’m tellin’ ya………..
Thought it was time to take a quick look at the world around me lately and tell you what I see.
First off, the hard chargin’ band West 34 is ready to jam out again this Saturday night at Rolling Lanes (bar) bowling alley in Countryside. If you missed them at this same [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Feb 18, 2010 in
Chicago,
Chicago Bears,
Chicago WhiteSox,
Dick Butkus,
George Carlin,
Illinois,
Major League Baseball (MLB),
NFL football,
Peter Sellers,
Pink Panther,
Riverview,
Sherlock Holmes,
Studs Lonigan,
Walter Payton,
amusement parks,
authors,
baseball,
books,
comedy,
family,
football,
humor,
literature,
movies,
music,
pizza,
sports,
suburbia,
trends Dude, I’m tellin’ ya………
I’ve been back from Nevada for a week now and it’s been almost two weeks since I lost my dad.
I have to say that I’ve been totally floored by the number of friends that have reached out, called, sent notes and messages. A few years ago, I was basically underground recovering from [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Feb 3, 2010 in
AC DC,
Atari,
Buddy Guy,
Buddy Guy's Legends,
Carbondale,
Chicago Bears,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Cubs,
Dick Ourada Band,
Family Guy,
Las Vegas,
Major League Baseball (MLB),
NFL football,
NHL hockey,
Southern Illinois University,
Survivor,
West 34,
Wrigley Field,
alcohol,
baseball,
blues,
colleges/universities,
family,
fantasy baseball league,
football,
local band scene,
money/finance,
music,
sports,
suburbia,
toys,
trends,
unemployment Dude, I’m tellin’ ya……….
I’ve extolled the virtues of family on some of my posts here a few times. My dad is battling some ill health right now and the whole family’s thoughts are with him constantly. My mom is the rock of the family. The epitome of a classic mom. Marian Cunningham from Happy Days. [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Jan 28, 2010 in
Aragon Ballroom,
Archie Bunker,
Barack Obama,
Chicago,
Las Vegas,
ShareMyShot.com,
West 34,
alcohol,
blues,
family,
government,
health,
local band scene,
music,
politics,
suburbia,
television Dude, I’m tellin ya……..
As I enter Day 8 of my battle with the flu, I’ve had some ample TV time and lots of down time to think about things going on around me.
First off, is it me or is it just so ridiculous the way the incumbent party jumps to its feet 116 times every time [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Jan 27, 2010 in
Asshole of the Month award,
Bolingbrook Illinois,
Drew Peterson,
Illinois,
crime,
journalism,
justice,
media,
police,
suburbia,
trends Dude, I’m tellin’ ya………
This month’s slimy stool could actually be the Asshole of the Month in just about any month over the past few years. The people who have been around him would tell you that thought could really apply to the last several years. But this scumbag is in the news yet again as a [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Jan 18, 2010 in
Aurora Illinois,
California,
Cheaters,
Chicago WhiteSox,
Illinois,
Pink Floyd,
classic rock,
family,
health,
music,
sports,
suburbia,
television Dude, I’m tellin’ ya………..
I’m saddened to report today on the loss of a friend over the weekend. He was just 39 years old. This is a pretty significant loss to the dudeimtellinya.com family as it was this man who started this website. His name was Tom, but we all affectionately called him Morty. His dad [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Jan 14, 2010 in
Andre Dawson,
Buddy Guy,
Buddy Guy's Legends,
Chicago,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Bulls,
Chicago Tribune,
Gilbert Arenas,
Illinois,
Moretti's Sports Bar,
NBA basketball,
NFL football,
NHL hockey,
Super Bowl,
United Center,
West 34,
blues,
local band scene,
music,
sports,
suburbia Dude, I’m tellin’ ya………
Well, my weekend is shaping up to be pretty good despite concerns for my dear, old dad not feeling so well out in Nevada. Other than those worries, there are tons of things happening this weekend to help a man (or woman) get their mind off of stressful things.
As I’ve excitedly mentioned already, my weekend [...]
Posted by Gmoney on Jan 4, 2010 in
America's Historic Roundhouse,
Carbondale,
Chicago,
Chicago Bears,
Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Bulls,
Illinois,
Jay Cutler,
Lovie Smith,
NFL football,
NHL hockey,
Southern Illinois University,
Walter Payton's Roundhouse,
West 34,
blues,
colleges/universities,
local band scene,
music,
sports,
suburbia Dude, I’m tellin’ ya……….
So far the year is only four days old. But in several regards, it’s already off to a flying start. At least in Chicago and the surrounding area.
First off, I want to remind you about the West 34 gig coming up at Rolling Lanes in Countryside, IL on Friday, January 15. I wrote [...]