It is about to pour down rain for the second day in a row. Let's see if it lasts longer than the 20-30 minutes it did yesterday. Hope not - the dog's freaking out. We need it, though - if only to give us a break from the constant 100 degree heat.

Tomorrow is the Summer Shade Festival next door in Grant Park. There's a 5K run at 8:00 am. No route ( Read more... )

This sounds like it could be really cool......
'Raising Arizona' kicks off movie trioBy BOB LONGINO ( Read more... )

I just opened my living room window so I can better hear Magnapop playing in Grant Park just across the street.

Cool!