Category Archives: Sports

Anything to do with sports – a true rarity for me.

Yes! YES!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!

Posted on November 3, 2016 by John Erickson

Or, as John Belushi in the “Blues Brothers” would say, “Yes! Yes! Jesus H. Tap-Dancin’ Christ! I have seen the light!” What a bloody hard week it’s been. Filtering out sports updates out of my newsfeeds, changing channels to avoid … Continue reading →

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I’m Gonna Burst! or, Fill In The Blank.

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John Erickson

Those of you who have followed me for a while (all what, 2 or 3 of ya? You’re nuts, and I luvs ya all!) know I’m not big into sports, except for various forms of auto racing. You also know … Continue reading →

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A Whiff of Greatness.

Posted on June 10, 2016 by John Erickson

As those few of you out there know, one of my great interests is the so-called “what-if” scenario (often referred to as “whiffs”). What if the US had lost the battle at Midway, leaving the West Coast open to Japanese … Continue reading →

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A Fitting Farewell to The Greatest.

Posted on June 4, 2016 by John Erickson

I have never really been a sports fan as such Never watched football or baseball, or boxing that much But like everyone else, I knew of that great from Kentucky And tonight I’m mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali. He … Continue reading →

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Whew, At Last I Can BREATHE!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by John Erickson

I have been turning colours over the past few weeks, afraid to even THINK the wrong things. Now, at last, all is back to normal. Let me explain. First, though, a few background facts. Fact one: I don’t like baseball. … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Ernie.

Posted on January 24, 2015 by John Erickson

On the northside of Chicago Lies pure frustration’s hub. But Wrigley Field is quiet and sad As we say Farewell to Mr. Cub. A true Cubs fan stays faithful Through every error, foul, and flub. We learned to be so … Continue reading →

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