June 10th was the 10th anniversary of my moving to Chicago. I meant to write about this milestone earlier, but the weeks of this summer have slipped away as quickly as the years of my Chicago tenure. It doesn't feel like ten years, but there is much evidence convincing me this is true. I now have … Continue reading Celebrating my first 10 years in Chicago
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I had an appointment after work, so instead of getting off at my usual L stop and walking down the tree-lined street that leads to my house, I got off at a different L stop and walked down a different tree-lined street. Chicago has a lot of tree-lined residential streets. Many of them look quite … Continue reading The deja vu of Chicago’s tree-lined streets
Hey, boss. Thanks for seeing me. No, I don't mind if you eat your lunch while I talk. Is that from downstairs? It smells good. Anyway, I have a personal request. I hope it's okay. I was wondering if I could take the end of the year off. Like a sabbatical. I have some vacation … Continue reading The Chicago murder rate is tired and wants some time off
Some people use their fast clicking skills to buy concert tickets right when they are available online. As a parent, I do the same thing with Chicago Park District online enrollment. Certain classes like gymnastics fill up quickly, so I need to be ready to click right when enrollment begins. I've been waitlisted before, and … Continue reading Recipe for Chicago Park District online enrollment success
Playwright and actress Sarah Pitard remembers her interactions with the Chicago Police Department and wonders how they relate to news stories about police brutality across the United States. These are her words, which she calls "The Chicago Misogynistic P.D., a Prototype of Urban-American Policing." One day, coming home from rehearsal in Chicago, a man tackled … Continue reading True stories of Chicago Police sexism and abuse of power
Kim Z. Dale 