Month:August 2015

Bears sign third-round RB David Montgomery June 13, 2019

The Bears have reached an agreement with third-round running back David Montgomery, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Chicago traded up to acquire Montgomery, sending three picks (including a 2020 fourth-rounder) to New England in exchange for the 73rd overall selection. The Bears didn’t have a first- or second-round pick in the 2019 draft as a […]

Bears kickers finally come through in the clutch June 13, 2019

The Chicago Bears kicking competition got off to a laughable start this summer and was described as a “fascinating spectacle” by quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Finally, Chicago’s two kickers came through for their teammates on Thursday. Head coach Matt Nagy ended organized team activities by having kickers Eddy Pineiro and Elliott Fry each attempt a 40-yard […]

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August 2015

Summer music

August 29, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

Im sitting in this park listening to some Celtic music thinking of everything that’s changed in a week. My future was rock solid and I knew exactly where I was heading. Now? I have no idea what I’m doing. I do know that I will be in Chicago all next week. My rental house is …
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Graceful

August 27, 2015Samuel1 Comment

I got a lot of things set up for next week. I will be in Chicago. My floors are getting torn up and replaced. Not only do we have to let the wood get settled into the temperature of the house before it’s installed, but it also can’t be walked on. Hard to do with …
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Cookies and prayers

August 26, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

I grilled out again tonight. I’m really enjoying getting time to actually cook again. It’s fun figuring out what to eat. I admit I do stand with the fridge open looking inside for a few minutes. It can be hard cooking for one. I baked cookies. I’m sending a dozen home with Mark tomorrow. To …
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A Course in Miracles

August 24, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

I am finally getting to studying A Course in Miracles. It’s going to be a long time before I’m done with it. But it’s so worth it. I learned so many life lessons the last time I tackled this book. I’m so happy to be sharing it here again. I know that’s why most of …
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Updates

August 24, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

I have owned a house in Las Vegas for the past 8 years. I called it my condo because I only used it for boys trips for a weekend or vacations with my family or friends. It’s been a party place the entire time. And I’ve loaned it out to my friends so they can …
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The Book of Mormon

August 24, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

I listened to the entire Book of Mormon on audiobook. After 30 hours of it I finished it and came up with a few thoughts. I do believe that the Book of Mormon is a Second accounting of Jesus Christ. But I also believe that some of it was inspired by the Old Testament. There …
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It’s been a while

August 20, 2015SamuelLeave a comment

I took an extended break from my blog until work and my personal life calmed down. I’m finally ready to start writing again and sharing what’s been going on in my life the past 5 and a half months. Thank you all for coming. I have a lot to update.

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Samuel Jacob Cooper

Single dad of 3 beautiful kids, Heston & Alex my twin boys, and my daughter Peace. Dad of 2 angel babies in Heaven, Ryan and Talon. Divorced, semi-retired, app developer, business partner, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, vegan, lifelong Catholic, voting Independent party member, guitar playing singer who owns a dog, a cat, and 2 parakeets. We live in beautiful Lake Forest, Illinois. I started my first blog January 1st, 2012. Love all of my Batfans!