Dear Eric: A group of seven elders – men and women, ages 60 to 90 – have gotten together once a week to play poker at my unit in our condo building for almost two years. As my husband and I are the only couple, we provide the food, set up the game with chips. My husband is disabled and an introvert, so this is the only way that entertaining works for us. We eat, play, tell … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: I stopped inviting her
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Chicago Blackhawks’ late rally falls short as they drop a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders
The United Center didn’t have much to cheer for to begin a frigid Tuesday night. The Chicago Blackhawks were dealt seven goals by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday and lost seven of their past eight games as the new and improved New York Islanders paid a visit to the Windy City. The Isles led the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 after first-period goals from centers Calum Ritchie (2:56) … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ late rally falls short as they drop a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders
Hannah Hidalgo has her 4th 30-point game of the season as No. 18 Notre Dame beats Pitt 94-59
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Hannah Hidalgo made 13 of 23 from the field and finished with 30 points, her second consecutive 30-point game, and short-handed Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 94-59 on Monday. No. 18 Notre Dame (10-2, 2-0 ACC), which had just eight available players Monday, has won five in a row following a 69-62 loss at then-No. 13 Mississippi on Dec. 4. Iyana Moore scored a … [Read more...] about Hannah Hidalgo has her 4th 30-point game of the season as No. 18 Notre Dame beats Pitt 94-59
Chicago Bulls stars Coby White, Josh Giddey exit with injuries in 136-101 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Chicago Bulls can’t survive without Coby White and Josh Giddey. This team was built around this pairing — White’s prolific shot-making from deep, Giddey’s exhaustive playmaking with the ball in his hands. When either — or, worse, both — of those pillars are removed, the rest of the structure crumbles away. And nothing proved this point more thoroughly than Monday’s 136-101 … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls stars Coby White, Josh Giddey exit with injuries in 136-101 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves
Asking Eric: I’m left out of the group chat
Dear Eric: After 38 years of military and Department of Defense service, I retired and moved to my current home eight years ago (in a town I’ve never lived in before). I became friends with a woman two years ago and she introduced me to her larger circle of friends (about 19 women). Since then, I’ve become close with her and her best friend and the three of us often do things … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: I’m left out of the group chat