From now, backwards through the 20th century, three cities have taken the "number two" position in Illinois, population-wise, after Chicago - (Itself once called the Second City - to NYC). All have worked to have a decent arts scene, over the years. I spent much of my life living in one of these cities, which I call, "Ye Olde City," (YOC). It's ( Read more... )

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So, this was the first day of the downtown farmers market.( Read more... )

You all know big mo-fo winter storms will be slamming USA and Europe.  Perfect time for an invasion, except that's probably planned for next winter.  I am still struggling w/ consequences of last walk, on the 20th!  But, I am proud to say...

( Preparing for the blizzard with 8 sheets to the wind... )

( Southern Border Overwhelmed By Canadians Seeking Assault Weapons... )

When I was an adolescent, we lived next to this old granny lady/  I think her husband might have died in the course of our knowing her, I am not sure.  At some point, she lived alone in a giant old house, on a big lot, (similar to what's next-door even I as post).  I rmember being in our back yard, and spotting a garter snake in her yard, while she ( Read more... )

Well, hello, peoples ( Read more... )