The 4th of July is precisely thirty days before my birthday.
I don’t think that I ever realized that until this exact moment.
Not-so-secret secret here: I can be a bit of a control freak in my own way. It doesn’t manifest in the stereotypical ways… I don’t try to micromanage the people I work with or freak out if there’s snow instead of sun.… Read the rest
30 Days to 40: “Today’s the Fourth of July” Read More »
The following post was written for the American Culture Project, organized by William Harvey through his nonprofit initiative Cultures in Harmony.
Many of my friends hate the Olympics.
I love the Olympics.
Personally, I’m a sucker for the color and the pageantry.… Read the rest
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[NO SPOILERS]
Usually, I try to review books… to make an comprehensive argument for their merit and worth or lack thereof. In this case, however, it seems to be a somewhat pointless exercise. Collins’ trilogy thoroughly saturates the media these days, and with over 7000 reviews on Amazon, I’m unlikely to make a case that hasn’t been made before. … Read the rest
It’s very late in the day, and I’ve only recently gotten around to researching any of these candidates. That said, if you haven’t voted yet, and you’re interested in a pseudo-informed opinion, here’s who I’m going for this round.
GOVERNOR – PAT QUINN (D)
U.S.
2009 IL Primary Elections – Blue Skies Falling Endorsements Read More »
I’ve been getting progressively more worked up each day the last few weeks and it finally spilled over into this letter I just wrote to my congresswoman and senators.
On consideration, I think the analogies here (trite as they seem) are worth sharing precisely because they are so very obvious and applicable.
… Read the restEvent:Pass Health-Care Reform Yesterday! Read More »
Not silly stuff this week. But engaging and worthwhile.
Also: Watch this one on Facebook videos.
… Read the restEvent: It’s Friday. Some videos. Read More »
Dear editors,
Most Americans understand now that health care reform is necessary. Most of us, eighty percent according to some polls, support a public option. The economic analysis and historical precedents have been examined; nobody proposes we go where angels fear to tread.
… Read the restEvent: My letter to the newspapers. Read More »
Dear Senator Durbin,
I am a Michigan transplant who has been living and voting in Chicago for the better part of the last ten years.
I am writing you today about an issue that will supersede in importance the life of the auto industry; this is a bold statement for me to make as many of my family and many friends are or were employed by GM.
… Read the restEvent: My letter to Sen. Dick Durbin. Read More »
At the end of the day, this is a great city, and it is events like these that make cities great. In the late 1800s Chicago suffered a devastating fire that tore it to its foundations, and less than twenty years later, it dreamed up the skyscraper, gave the lake to the public, and invited the world in for the Columbian Exposition.
… Read the restEvent: I support the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid. Read More »
My renewal of support.
Dear Ms. Schakowsky,
In the last election I voted against you because I didn’t think you had taken as strenuous a stand against funding the war in Iraq as I thought was possible, given the level of support (and strong, progressive support) you’ve enjoyed here in Chicago.
… Read the restEvent: My New Letter to Congresswoman Schakowsky. Read More »