"Draw your chair up close to the edge of the precipice and I'll tell you a story." --F. Scott Fitzgerald For some creepy pre-Halloween fun in Chicago go to 2601 W Leland on Monday, October 29. (It's near the Rockwell stop on the Brown Line or the Lawrence bus.) Knock on the door on the … Continue reading Ghost Stories and More at “Haunted: A Speakeasy Seance Salon”
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I previously posted an election year to do list targeted toward people who may not be inclined to vote due to cynicism, laziness or apathy. I have a far shorter list for undecided voters: Make a decision. Vote. Choosing who to vote for can be a difficult decision, but guess who else has to make … Continue reading Advice for Undecided Voters
Yesterday a blog post of mine was linked to by another website. I was appreciative for the link as it continues to drive a lot of traffic to my site; however, the person who put up the link summarized the post by saying that in it the author (me) described "his" experience. It was a … Continue reading Sexism in So Many Words: Mitt Romney, Violentacrez and Julia Gillard
One of the recurrent issues in the presidential race is the question of who does and should make jobs. Mitt Romney has repeatedly said, "Government does not create jobs." I'm sorry, Mr. Romney. The government does create jobs. They are good ones, and our democracy would be stronger if everyone took a government job for … Continue reading The Government Does Make Jobs and I Wish Everyone Could Take One
In Chicago there are many theatres to choose from, and I'm lucky to have some great ones right in Edgewater (the 48th Ward). If you are near Chicago's Far North Side here are some performances to check out. Chicago Magazine's Fall Culture Guide 2012 includes a list of a list of "ten must-see plays." Of … Continue reading Great Theatre In or Near Edgewater
Kim Z. Dale 