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The Bear (MM #4267)

Over the Summer, my brother-in-law told us about a TV show we had to watch. It’s called The Bear, and it’s on Hulu. When we heard that it took place in a Chicago Italian Beef restaurant, I knew it was up our alley. But we quickly realized this show was nothing like we expected…

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Lava Lite (MM #3216)

January 11, 2020 00:01:00

I’ve loved lava lamps for as long as I can remember. I was hooked when I saw my first Lava Lite in the late 60’s or early 70’s…

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Cornhole (MM #2684)

July 28, 2018 00:01:00

Many of my friends in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania like to play a game called cornhole. The game has been around for years, but it’s still new to many people. But that may soon change…

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Trash Talk (MM #2047)

October 29, 2016 00:01:00

I have a lot of friends trying to bait me right now with World Series trash talk. I have strong ties to both Chicago and Cleveland so I seem like a prime candidate. I’m paying attention to the World Series for the first time in a long time. But whichever team wins the World Series…

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Chicago Style (MM #1088)

March 15, 2014 00:01:00

Sometimes I worry about the silliest things. And of course I’ve had something on my mind for a few weeks. And I’ll be honest, I don’t know if I’m upset or just curious…..