Dave, a dear friend of mine, called me several weeks ago and suggested that I get a copy of Roger Ebert’s new book “Life Itself: A Memoir.” He immediately let me know that it was the kind of book that…
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When I was in college at the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, in the early 1970’s, we periodically had guest performances from well known entertainers across the country. Since I was a commuter student, I sometimes didn’t know what…
Al, a longtime friend of mine, is headed to Vegas with his family today. To celebrate. There’s been all this fuss the last several weeks that 11/11/11 will mark the beginning of the end of the world, Armageddon if you…
I know what you’re thinking. Another post about a birthday. Well, you’re right – and you may as well get ready, because another one hits the calendar tomorrow. Then, off to other topics, at least for a while. But tonight,…
Today, Cooper Inskeep, one of our grandchildren, turned 6. So tonight, I went over to Kristin and Jimmy’s house for a barbecue to celebrate. It was nice getting together with the family, although I miss Janet, and to see the…
I dropped Janet off at the airport early this morning, as she is heading to Williamsburg to visit her Mom and Dad, and then I headed down to Byrd’s Cafeteria. I’ve spent quite a bit of time down there this…
Forty-two years ago this past week-end, I took my SAT’s as a senior at Morgan Park High School on the south side of Chicago. I had dreaded that Saturday, as I usually didn’t do very well on those sorts of…
Okay, I’ve had it. Last Sunday evening, we were out of coffee and I headed off to the grocery store, the Fresh Market, up on 146th Street near our home. To be sure, I would not have gone out to…
As Halloween approaches each year, my mind always goes back to an annual ritual our family celebrated each October. Because when I was a child, each fall, usually the 3rd Sunday of October, but sometimes the Sunday before Halloween (that…