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thanks a lot rod!
Any other Illinoisans feeling a bit sheepish about our state over the past two days? Since the word of Rod Blagojevich’s indiscretions hit the news yesterday I’ve received messages from my uncle (in Iowa) and dad (in California), both poking fun of our state’s renewed reputation for political hi-jinks. Thanks a lot Rod! Maggie and…
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chicago sunrise
After dropping Maggie off at the train this morning (she has to work today, typically our day off together) I drove north on Lake Shore Drive to Metropolis, my favorite coffee shop in the city. This was the view from the Recreation Drive exit of LSD around 7:30. It’s hard to tell from the photo,…
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young @ heart
Earlier this week Maggie and I watched the 2007 documentary, Young @ Heart. A film about a senior citizen’s chorus singing rock and roll and R & B songs may not seem like a good idea but trust me, it is. The film follows the Young @ Heart Chorus based in Massachusetts as they rehearse…
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the good stuff is in the comments
I first direct your attention to Brian’s comments about how his family marks the season of Advent. Otakudad offers some initial thoughts to BC’s question about what makes a movie “christian”. Finally, Keith and I have been going back and forth for a few days on the topics of gay marriage and excessive consumerism. This…
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