Category Archives: random
Chicagolina Girl
I ordered this for dinner tonight. You just say ‘BBQ’ and it’s there…pulled pork, slaw, and well, I’m had.
Sweet Valley…not so confidential
I grew up in the 80s, at the library. Between the ages of 9ish and 13ish, I could not get enough Sweet Valley High. Turns out, most of my friends, …
All I have to do is dream
For my almost-wordless Wednesday: I’m looking at this picture from our cruise last year, looking at the stinking snow out our window, and looking at this fabulous pricing on Carnival …
Happy Hallow-deals…
“Buzzette” and “Blanche” are dancing with joy over these! Thanks to Tammy for sending these to me… Enjoy! Here’s a round-up of a few current restaurant deals and coupons… * …
Lazy, hazy, crazy days of…late June…
I love June. I love playing outside after dinner. I love having the windows open in the house and always the sunroof open in my car. I love riding the …
In which I tick off everyone
Admittedly, when we are not in the midst of a national election or a severe catastrophe, I am not much of a news buff. I turn on my beloved WGN …
The gazebo in Steger
I lived in South Chicago Heights, but Steger is where I grew up. It’s where the schools were, the library, the Dari Whip were. It’s where all my first jobs …
Entertainment… and some faith
So I experienced a few pinnacles in entertainment over this past week. Here are my thoughts: (under the cut, of course; possible spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy, Star Trek, Angels & …





