by Christian Coon | Dec 30, 2011 | BLOG
You want light mayo AND mayonnaise? –Subway worker, after I asked for light mayo and mayonnaise on my sandwich. I meant light mayo and mustard. D’oh.
by Christian Coon | Dec 29, 2011 | BLOG
Shooting in the South LoopI’ve always felt safe in our neighborhood so news like this was certainly jarring. This L stop is about three blocks from our townhouse. What was even more disturbing was reading reactions on a popular South Loop blog. Many were curious...
by Christian Coon | Dec 27, 2011 | BLOG
Give me a hug!” “No!” “Please, Caroline, I just want a hug!” “No..Here, I’ll write you a note instead. Conversation between my kids (Ethan and Caroline) in the backseat of the car
by Christian Coon | Dec 27, 2011 | BLOG
We headed west today for our annual Dec. 26-31 trip to Iowa. We stopped off in Iowa City and were on our way to Des Moines (it was around 5:30 pm) when my son got concerned. “Dad, do you know the way?” We’ve only driven to Iowa three times a year...
by Christian Coon | Dec 24, 2011 | BLOG
Is that like a VCR thing? Caroline Coon, after watching me get out “White Christmas” on videotape
