Tag Archives: Milwaukee

Yesterday was a Bizarro Bizarro dream come true

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Steve

Can’t believe my personal wishes went two for two. Honestly, I figured Chicagoans would panic and vote for the “law and order” douchebag after what a horrible mayor Lightfoot was. Wisconsin wasn’t a complete surprise since enough residents are finally … Continue reading →

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Super Retro Milwaukee Admirals jersey spotted

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Steve

Spotted this at a recent Stars game! The wearer said it wasn’t an original but a re-release. It’s still pretty cool as it harkens back to when Milwaukee continued to tough it out in the IHL, competing alongside the AHL/NHL … Continue reading →

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1992: Gen Con 25

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Steve

My beloved Gen Con was last weekend and I’m shocked they made masks along with proof of vaccination mandatory. Indiana is a moron state ruled by a local branch of Amerika’s Taliban and there is a pathetic segment of gamers … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Bucks!

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Steve

It took them 50 years but Milwaukee’s NBA franchise finally won its second championship after numerous teams failed to get there. When I lived there near my waning years at Marquette, I grew to be a fan through my part-time … Continue reading →

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1991: Life was pretty rough after graduation

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Steve

Do I ever regret going to university and the debt it accrued? Despite having a profession in which a degree is nice but not mandatory…only a little. A good chunk of the Mills and younger Gen Xrs I work alongside … Continue reading →

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1988: A staple for my first Summer on my own

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Steve

As the Summer of 2018 winds down, I tried this canned “delicacy” again because it’s what kept me alive most days in the Summer of 1988. I hadn’t eaten this since I was a kid and it was rarely ever … Continue reading →

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1988: My first Gen Con

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Steve

According to the Web sites I read, another Gen Con has come and gone. As expected, attendance keeps growing which is great. I’m glad the convention is carrying on despite WOTC/Hasbro’s withdrawal, a really odd decision they made a few … Continue reading →

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RIP: Al Jarreau

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Steve

We heard the sad news as we pulled into our driveway yesterday. It made me regret never getting around to seeing Al perform too. He was quite a fixture of Milwaukee pride around Summerfest and the city’s somewhat conservative Jazz cliques. … Continue reading →

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1992: Gen Con XXV opened

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Steve

The 40th Gen Con just ended yesterday and it was a landmark convention for the iconic gathering that spawned Dungeons & Dragons (see all the complaining about Fourth Edition). But 15 years ago, the 25th Gen Con began on this … Continue reading →

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