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SoxFest unveils confident talking team that's really standing pat
2012-01-28 17:48:00 “Why not us?” would seem to be the motto of the opening day of SoxFest, which is shaping up to be every bit the positivist lovefest that, you know, a pre-season promotional event designed to drum up enthusiasm for the upcoming season should be. Kenny Williams received a smattering of boos when he was introduced... Read more » More About: Team , Talking
The Hawks add depth with center Brendan Morrison
2012-01-28 17:47:00 The Chicago Blackhawks acquired a seasoned, tested, and versatile center today, when they traded minor-league defenseman Brian Connelly in exchange for Brendan Morrison of the Calgary Flames. A 14 year NHL veteran, Morrison seems like he just might be a pretty good fit. He is a top 6 guy, logs a good deal of PK... Read more » More About: Hawks , Center
The '68 Democratic convention in Chicago
2012-01-28 17:47:00 The 1968 Democratic National Convention was among the most divisive in modern history. My wife and I attended that convention on August 26 and 27, 1968. Through our Democratic Committeeman we were issued passes as alternates from different states. You can read the history of that historic event in books, pictures and all kinds of... Read more » More About: Chicago
#S@#tGingersSay
2012-01-28 17:46:00 #Shit[Insertsubculturehere]Says blew up on us, didn’t it? Although I still want to create a #ShitGingersSay (who wants to be a YouTube star!?) video, I’ve come up with a series of #ShitGingersSay quips, many of which you may have read on Twitter: I can just blame it on not having a soul, like I... Read more »
Projecting the Cubs 2012 pitching staff
2012-01-28 00:41:00 The Cubs have spent much of the offseason collecting arms. They have added 6 arms and have lost 3 in Carlos Zambrano, Andrew Cashner, and Sean Marshall. It’s going to be a different looking staff, one that relies on better control and better defense. So who’s going to make up that staff? Here are my... Read more »
The Newt frontier: Will the moon be our 51st state?
2012-01-27 19:12:00 Will the Moon be our 51st state? Call it visionary, call it grandiose, this is one of Newt Gingrich’s blueprints for the future. When his lunar position came up during Republican debate XIX, it was disdainfully dismissed by Mitt Romney as a foolish pipedream. But Gingrich would not back down from his lofty dream. He also denied it... Read more » More About: State
Hull House files for bankruptcy ... but where will the Devil Baby go?
2012-01-27 17:37:00 As I was reading the Chicago Tribune this morning I came across an article that bothered me for more than one reason. I am speaking about the article by Kate Thayer on page 7 entitled, Hull House sets Friday for closing; bankruptcy. It caught my attention initially because of the “Hauntings” associated with Hull House... Read more » More About: Baby , Bankruptcy , Devil , Files
5-minute breakfast: Healthy on the go!
2012-01-27 17:14:00 Breakfast is always hard to squeeze into the morning routine. You need to be on schedule and not behind one beat to sleep as long as you can and get out the door quickly. This is my favorite breakfast on the go. Of course you make this with any healthy bread, like oat bread, whole... Read more » More About: Breakfast , Healthy
Coming soon: Ferris Bueller drives a Honda?
2012-01-27 17:14:00 In case you missed it yesterday, there was a 10-second spot that went positively viral on YouTube (more than 1M views and climbing). It is a tease with none other than Matthew Broderick asking: “How could I handle work on a day like today?” The buzz from Jalopnik is that this is not a tease... Read more » More About: Honda
Whatever happened to "small" in your life?
2012-01-27 17:14:00 Got a little flyer in my mail box yesterday. Threw it away. Usually do. Probably so do you. Why…? Because in a culture where everything is promoted as big, spectacular, the largest of its kind, well there’s simply no room for little home-made flyers about local handyman services. Or some local shop that just opened... Read more » More About: Life , Small
The Tribune needs an outdoor writer
2012-01-27 16:33:00 I fish, hunt, wander, hike, camp, canoe, kayak, bird watch lately and pay attention to conservation issues that impact all of these activities. I don’t travel much to take part in any of these activities, so the bulk of it all occurs within the Greater Chicago Area. Sometimes I’ll venture into other areas of northern... Read more » More About: Writer , Outdoor
The Bears are sitting on their claws
2012-01-27 14:30:00 If you were in a coma the last three weeks and you awoke startled and wondering who is the newest Bears general manager since Jerry Angelo was fired just before you went under, you didn’t miss a thing. Okay, maybe you missed part of the interview process. It took Ted Phillips and the rest of... Read more »
Let your kids make their own choice about politics
2012-01-27 14:27:00 As a child, I was raised in an extremely political household. For as far back as I can remember, my parents were involved in one campaign or another. They were managers for mayoral candidates, senatorial races and various others. My father was a candidate for office in 1974. Whether the candidate or my father won... Read more » More About: Politics , Kids , Choice , Make
Ventura meets the press, rings in new era of open-ended coach-speak
2012-01-27 14:27:00 With SoxFest coming up this weekend, new manager Robin Ventura is hitting all the press stops to drum up enthusiasm for the new season. It’s nothing but a heart-pounding thrill-ride of understated professionalism. While Ozzie occasionally inspired the instinct to wince and hope he would work his way through every interview without a risque statement... Read more » More About: Press , Open , Coach , Rings , Speak
Should parents check their child's emails and text messages?
2012-01-27 14:27:00 I think that parents should check their child’s emails and text messages. For those of you who think that this is too much work, parenting is hard work. I know that we should all trust our kids, but even the best kids will test the boundaries. Children need guidance from their parents until they become... Read more » More About: Check , Messages , Text , Parents , Emails
Why I'm a Republican in my head but a Democrat in my heart: A love sto
2012-01-26 23:02:00 Hello. My name is…well that really doesn’t matter. What matters is that I am a conflicted American. You see, I am a Democrat . I am a Democrat, in part, because my parents are democrats, and their parents were democrats, and their parents – well… if they were able to vote, probably would have been Republican s... Read more » More About: Love , Heart , Head
College baseball starts up in mere weeks
2012-01-26 22:58:00 With baseball slated to begin during the third week of February, most teams in the Chicago region travel to warmer climes to start the season; Florida and California are top destinations. For example, Northwestern begins in Florida before traveling to California then goes back down to The Sunshine State, only to return home for a... Read more » More About: College , Baseball
Alleged: Hate crime victim threatened with noose in Chicago
2012-01-26 22:58:00 Reading the Tribune online version this morning I came across the following headline 3 teens charged with hate-crime racial attack with the sub-heading: “White teens put noose around black teen’s neck.” I began reading the article and, it turns out that, this alleged incident occurred on December 23, 2011, charges were filed on January 10... Read more » More About: Crime , Chicago , Hate
Is yoga to blame for injuries?
2012-01-26 22:57:00 I’ve silently been following the recent NYT article ”How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” and I’ve read the smart and thought provoking responses. All the while I’ve been nursing a sore knee and frustrated from achy hips wondering where I stand on this issue. Yogis get injured, but that doesn’t keep us from yoga. When my parents ran the marathon... Read more » More About: Injuries
Childish Gambino starts a Bonfire
2012-01-26 18:10:00 My nigga like, “I’d get you MTV if I could, man But Pitchfork only likes rappers who crazy or hood, man”–CG Maybe I snagged this CD for the wrong reasons initially, but either way, it was life changing. At least it changed my life for the good part of a year. Let me be frank... Read more »
Should CTA cops fine riders for putting feet, bags on seats?
2012-01-26 18:05:00 The CTA has plenty of rules regarding rider behavior on CTA property. But as far as I can tell, there’s no explicit, fineable prohibition for putting your feet or your bags on the seat next to you. But there is in New York City. Last year, New York cops issued tickets to 7,373 riders for... Read more » More About: Bags , Feet , Cops , Putting
Unconventional Valentine's Day treats
2012-01-26 18:05:00 I like cupcakes, truffles, cookies and other goodies as much as the next gal. But I also really dread the sugar fest that accompanies Valentine 's Day. So. Much. Sugary. Junk. Second only to Halloween, Valentine's Day is like a non-stop sugar high for kids who are indulged with sweets and treats all day long. I figure that my kids are going to load up on enough sugar from the treats they get from their class mates, grandparents, etc. My plan is to break out my heart-shaped cookie cutters and make them some healthier Valentine's Day treats. I think is is possible to say a love you without conversation hearts or those limited-edition Hershey's Kisses with the pink wrappers... Read more »
Why not sympathy balloons?
2012-01-26 17:44:00 When one goes to the store for the unfortunate task of purchasing a sympathy card, one does not expect to be greeted by a solemn man in a dark suit that will hold one’s hand and offer comfort through the process, perhaps steering one toward an upgrade to a more expensive model, er, card. But... Read more » More About: Balloons
People (and their tattoos) are beautiful
2012-01-26 17:35:00 I could have titled this post: People with Tattoos are Beautiful . Remember a while back when I wanted to write that tattoo story? Well only one person responded so I have included her photo along with a few other I found via research. I have to say I love chef tattoos and their symbolic dedication... Read more »
New restaurants to "pop up" at Taste of Chicago 2012
2012-01-26 17:32:00 Chicago, Thursday, January 26, 2012. The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced a new concept for this year’s Taste . They are inviting first-time establishments, including some of the smaller neighborhood places, to set-up one-day “Pop Up” restaurants. The idea is to give these smaller mom-and-pop spots a chance to participate in... Read more » More About: Restaurants , Chicago
Chicago-area new home sales fall for sixth straight year
2012-01-25 23:26:00 Chicago Real Estate Daily reports: Home builders sold 665 homes in the fourth quarter, down 3.3 percent from 688 in the third quarter and 1.8 percent from 677 a year earlier, according to Schaumburg-based residential consulting firm Tracy Cross & Associates Inc. Full-year sales totaled 2,962 homes in 2011, down 4.5 percent from 3,101 in 2010... Read more » More About: Chicago , Sales
There's self-help, and then there's helping yourself
2012-01-25 23:23:00 By Gina B. I was taking a critical look at my overflowing bookshelves the other day, deciding which books to keep, which to re-read, and which to donate. I decided to keep all of the books written by friends, as well as classics that I love. I reached the small self-help area, and couldn’t help... Read more »
Real women, I need you for my style book
2012-01-25 23:19:00 Chicago ladies – I need you! I am looking to feature real life women in my upcoming style book, “How to Transform Your Wardrobe Into a Mix & Match Arsenal”, to be released later this year. The women chosen will enjoy a day with a fun & fabulous photo shoot, shot by 312 Elements as... Read more » More About: Women , Style , Book , Real
FAQs: Guardianship of an adult
2012-01-25 22:35:00 When I hear from people who are concerned about a parent who is ill or elderly, I get some common questions. Often, people are wondering what guardianship entails and how you go about getting it. Below are some basic answers to these questions. People are sometimes surprised at how difficult it can be to get... Read more » More About: Adult
Date night is overrated
More articles from this author:2012-01-25 22:33:00 Shortly after getting married, I was a magnet for advice. With the divorce rate so high, I didn’t want to end up like a statistic. I grilled happy couples, wanting to know their secret. Nobody seemed to have the magic bullet, but a constant theme was, “Make sure you go on Date Night every week.”... Read more » More About: Overrated 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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