My front porch PINNEDThis is my view of the world most mornings. On a day like today (currently 67 and breezy), I’ll sit out here and slow walk a cup of coffee while my dogs burn some energy. I find myself missing the hustle and bustle of the city less and less... See More » (2)
Bear Encounter in Alaska PINNEDThese pictures are from my first trip to Alaska back in ‘21. We were hiking to a glacier when we spotted some activity in the distance as we came up over a hill. Knowing where we were, we stopped in our tracks and backed up a little. We’d found a... See More » (3)
Saturday is bread day PINNEDI’ve been baking my own bread from scratch for years, and Saturday has traditionally been the day I do most of my baking. Here’s the bread du jour. UPDATE - I realize I probably should include my recipe if I’m going to show the end product.... See More » (1)
Cubbies win 3rd in a row against the Brew Crew!Time to fly the W for the third game in a row! Time for the song too. Now they just need to get the last one tomorrow. Go Cubs Go! (2)
What is the strangest television show you remember from your childhood?As a kid of the 70’s, there are so many to choose from. I think this one wins for me though. (1)
My dogs: The unwelcome wagonI’m sitting on my front porch at the moment with my dogs. Some guy rolls by pulling a U-Haul trailer. All three of my dogs sprint to the fence line and follow this family and their U-Haul from one corner of the property to the other barking like a... See More » (1)
Stevie Wonder ~ I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)Even though it’s not one of his best known songs, this is my favorite song he ever wrote. His sheer hopefulness and optimism combined with that pang to be loved is set against an incredibly lush and lilting arrangement. This is as close to... See More » (1)
Obnoxious commercialsAre there any commercials that irritated you so much that you decided to avoid the product or service being advertised because of that commercial or ad campaign? If so, which ones?
Is there a painting or sculpture that matches how you’ve been feeling lately?“Sleepers” by George Tooker sums up how I’ve felt as of late. (1)
Bold Fashion ChoiceThere must be a reason that the Carolina Panthers kicker has hitched his pants up like an old man about to grab his metal detector and head to the beach. Perhaps he lost a bet. (1)
Who says you can’t go home?I brought a taste of Chicago to rural Ohio with Chicago hotdogs this afternoon. ✅ Vienna beef hotdog ✅ Pickle spear ✅ Tomato slices ✅ Sweet relish ✅ Yellow mustard ✅ Onions ✅ Sports peppers ✅ Celery salt ✅ Poppyseed bun (1)
Is there a song that was played so frequently by a sibling or friend that you still can’t stand it years later?If so, which song?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir ~ Young Woman Sewing (1879)Renoir is one of my favorite artists. It’s quite an experience to view his paintings in person, because reproductions and photographs don’t do him full justice. His use of paint to create layers and texture fascinates me. The painting below is cur... See More » (1)
Miles Davis ~ So WhatFeaturing John Coltrane and Gil Evans. The amount of talent on this stage is staggering. Davis’s “Kind of Blue” and Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” are among my favorite Sunday morning listens. (1)
Cucumber tomato salad from the gardenJust whipped together this cucumber tomato salad from garden cucumbers and tomatoes. I added thin sliced red onions (not from the garden). I also added minced fresh basil and Italian parsley we’ve grown ourselves. The dressing is just a fresh... See More » (1)
Ramsey Lewis Trio ~ The In CrowdThis lineup is my favorite iteration of Ramsey’s band. Cleveland Eaton on the stand up bass is just remarkable here. (1)
Did your team do enough at the trade deadline? Poll (8) See Poll OptionsAs a Cubs fan, I’m pretty disappointed. Somehow they only managed to add 3 average (at best) bullpen arms and a utility infielder. Meanwhile, other... See More »
Rest in peace, Ryne SandbergSad news from the baseball world and especially for Chicago Cubs fans. I remember watching so many Cubs day games on WGN as a kid, and he was one of my favorites.... See More »
