Shooting in the South Loop

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...

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

Finding our way in the darkness

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...

Is that like a VCR thing? Caroline Coon, after watching me get out “White Christmas” on videotape

Have I mentioned that I love movies about politics? This one looks good.

My hair according to Matthew

It’s Christmas Eve and I should be thinking about the baby Jesus and shepherds and stables, but I can’t stop thinking about getting my hair cut in Chinatown yesterday. I called the place where I usually go earlier this week and was informed that Brenda (my...