For years, I’ve been hearing that some of our larger coastal cities were sinking. This isn’t something that’s going to happen in my lifetime. But because of global warming and the sea level rising, cities like Miami, New Orleans, and San Francisco are in danger in the years ahead. But the other day, I read…
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The Conclave has released the white smoke, which means we have a new pope, Leo the XIV. I understand that this is important if you’re Catholic, but why do so many others care? I’m not Catholic, but what’s the difference between any of them? My wife, who is Catholic, says there’s a lot of nuance…
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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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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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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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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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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…..
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I’m betting that I’m not the only person who has an issue with taxi drivers. And I don’t even live in a BIG city…
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While I was born in Chicago, I only lived there a short time. Both of my parents were born and raised there, and boy have times changed….
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Almost everyone has a town that they call home. Because I’ve moved so many times in my life I’ve always struggled with the subject…
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