I think someone forgot to tell the K-Mart in Valpo that they went out of business. Those poor teenage cashiers are probably waiting for their checks. Or something like that. We made a quick trip to the old timey store last weekend while visiting the family and I have a couple of random observations about the one-time mega department store. More after the jump. MORE »
Now I am an expert at this topic. I’ve worked at the Pier for years and I am excited to share with you an insider’s guide to what works, what doesn’t and what the hell they were thinking about building this place. Should be a fun ride, right? Oh wait, not as fun as the virtual reality roller coaster. Although I think that is no longer here. I think they took it out when they realized that virtual reality roller coasters were sooo played out. More after the jump… MORE »
Here are some random observations from spending the 4th of July with long, lost relatives. Actually, 3 relatives - my uncles. I won’t name them because I really don’t want to deal with a Google search and a phone call saying that I am going to hell and/or do I want to buy a gold chain. I like my family (I guess), but this is extended family and you’d be surprised at how much you learn about them from one or two questions over Bocce ball. Here are my character studies. After the jump… MORE »
Here are a few random observations from spending 7 straight days at Fullerton and the Lake for our Theater on the Lake run. We were there from Monday - Sunday last week. We thank everyone who worked on the show and of course everyone who came out. We had a great turnout opposite Taste of Chicago, Gay Pride and Cubs/Sox. After the jump, my random observations of a very weird part of Chicago… MORE »