Every first Tuesday of the month here in the Chicago metro area...They test the tornado warning sirens. They've been doing it since I was a little kid (probably before I was even born) and it's nothing new, but I always have to check the weather when they do it in case it's not a drill. Lol.
‘Bring It On’: Hochul Declares ‘War’ on the GOP as Texas Redistricting Fight Goes NationalNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to "fight fire with fire" amid Republican efforts to enact redistricting in Texas on Monday, condemning the move even while promising to pursue it herself. Hochul hosted Texas Democrats who fled their state in an... See More »
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)
Did you know: there have been kangaroo sightings in America?In 1934, near South Pittsburg, Tennessee, an atypical kangaroo or "kangaroo-like beast" was reported by several witnesses over a five-day period,[20] and to have killed and partially devoured several animals, including ducks, geese, a German Shepherd... See More »
Chicago becomes an island!In the foreground is Lake Michigan. In the background is fog or low clouds. Here it is from a different angle, without the clouds (2)
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 »
Becky Romero v. Jack J. Jackson on Capital Gains Taxes for Long-Time Homeowners.ChatGPT Prompt: Capital Gains Taxes debate between Becky Romero and Jack J Jackson. Please analysis for context, truthfullness, presentation and "zingers." Who did best, etc. Here is the text. Read from bottom to top, most recent comments are at the... See More »
She fled Cuba for asylum – then was snatched from a US immigration courtroom.She fled Cuba for asylum – then was snatched from a US immigration courtroom. Jenny, 25, entered the US legally, but Ice agents arrested her after a hearing, part of a growing trend of court detentions. Alexandra Villarreal in San Antonio/The... See More »
ICE Nails Alleged Corpse Abuser Who Decapitated Victim After Blue-State Judge Instantly Released Him from JailAn illegal alien who allegedly decapitated a woman's corpse and hid it in a storage container was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement this weekend after a left-wing judge freed him from police custody after his initial arrest in April.... See More »
Demaris Invigorated By Jamariel In 2018{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "\"All the money spent on needle exchanges\"\n\nWhat are you going on about? Republicans have opposed proper implementation of needle exchanges for years. If you aren't willing to help the problem, stop... See More » (3)
Demaris Standing By The Window Thinking{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "Xi is a very intelligent, honorable man.", "headline": "China's Xi says he wants to work out initial trade deal with U.S", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-xi-says-wants-phase-055717615.html",... See More » (2)
I can't say this to him, so it'll go hereI listen to a lot of Radiohead, because you like Radiohead. I let myself cry ugly now, because you always did without shame. I check in with people, because you always checked in with me. I search endlessly for someone else to love me as... See More »
Summer Classic Comedy Movies - 12Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American crime comedy movie directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, with George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee and Nehemiah Persoff in... See More » (1)
Low wages and ICE threats: Inside the shadow economy of Texas construction.Low wages and ICE threats: Inside the shadow economy of Texas construction. By Marissa Luck, Staff Writer Houston Chronicle July 6, 2025 Access to low-wage workers, who are often foreign-born and sometimes undocumented, remains a critical resource... See More »
House of Numbers... { "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "Of-course....a White guy. Look closely at the video.", "headline": "Search for serial killer in Chicago continues", "url":... See More » (6)
De Di Roma}, "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "You haven't mastered basic reading skills yet, I see.", "headline": "A Woman's Blue Pen Exploded in Her One Week Before Her Wedding", "url":... See More » (3)
Demaris Late Learning{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "The bride makes a fair point. Marines do not need constant praise.", "headline": "Bride kicked out wedding guest for wearing Marines uniform: 'It seemed like he was just trying to show off'", "url":... See More » (3)
Modern Slavery{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "Congratulations....you know one person. Doesn't mean it applies to the whole crowd.", "headline": "Put it to the People march: When is it happening and how you can get involved?", "url":... See More » (2)
This was sent to me on Facebook…….by my very good friend, John. John is a pediatrician who had a 35 year practice in a South Chicago suburb of Polish immigrant families. Now John is retired in Poland. John actually voted for tRUMP twice (2016 & 2020) but saw tRUMP for what he... See More » (1)
The true maker of monopolyA woman invented Monopoly in 1903. A man then sold a version of it to Parker Brothers, and for decades, her name was erased from the story. Her name was Elizabeth Magie, and in 1904 she was granted a patent for a board game she called The... See More » (1)
I love cop shows and movies, but I could never be a police officer.Maybe in a small town where nothing really happens. Maybe. But a big city like Chicago or L.A., forget it. Or a sheriff deputy, where backup could be 10 minutes away while I'm in a shootout with a dangerous criminal. Hell no.
Mega-landlords are buying up all the vacant single family homes. How is this going to end?Photo above - hints of America's looming housing affordability crisis began to emerge in films like 2004's "Napoleon Dynamite". If you believe the stock market is in a bubble, you’re not alone. Investors are pivoting to throw money at single... See More » (1)
At least im not in MississippiSan Francisco has just been named the WORST CITY IN AMERICA. Chicago must be a close second
SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Book Deals Spark Ethics Questions Amid $3 Million AdvancesThe Supreme Court’s 2024 financial disclosures revealed that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson received a massive advance exceeding $2 million from Penguin Random House for her memoir Lovely One. The payment has raised questions among conservatives... See More » (1)
