Emily Jo Theisen might be the most beautiful soon-to-be 4-yr-old in the world. It’s a helluva claim to make, but unlike many 3-yr-olds in this country, Emily has learned to appreciate the little things. She didn’t get a choice. 3-year-old Emily has chronic pancreatitis. She can’t grow out of it. It doesn’t go away with […]
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Dixie Meringue & the Seven Heaven’s Eleven
I watched a section of the Magnolia tree fall outside the bedroom window during the storm. It was just one of those awesome, random acts of moments that I happened to witness. Life Has Been a Lot Like That Lately. I was cruising through the day’s 3,500 words when the shivers came over me. Fears. […]
Borrowing time from tomorrow to pay for today
Midnight. The only light in the house is coming from the monitor, letting me know that there’s only 14 more updates to perform before it shuts down for the evening. Well, and this iPhone 4. Come Hell or high water, midnight’s becoming the shut down time. I’ve borrow from too many tomorrows to keep today […]
Political Primaries, Massachusetts Willy, and the Novocaine Hangover
I’m at one of the legendary establishments of Northwest Indiana. A great way for saying, “a local bar.” My buddy is quickly becoming a rising star in local political circles & we’re celebrating primary victories this evening. The funny thing is the guy footing my drinks is a staunch Republican from Massachusetts. And he’s not […]
Something in The Region Business Community Worth Watercooling
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” – Luke 12:43-44 There have been some recent events […]
It’s Been a Long Time Since 22
Since my 99 week pilgrimage started, I’ve had many people ask what my next steps are going to be. I’ve even gotten a couple projects from these conversations. I am grateful for the questions and appreciative of the concern, but I can’t say for certain, yet, as to where I’m going. Sleepless nights, numerous conversations, […]
The great Three Floyd’s Smoked Turkey Sandwich recreation
How does a Turkey Sandwich from a brewery compare? For starters, when we were at Three Floyd’s we got to see the turkey get carried back from the grill, smoke still rising from the skin. Then, we had great high-end beers when we received the crafted sandwich. And the smoked turkey sandwiches were served on […]
I Think We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Hookah Lounge
I was Half-asleep on a Friday night and halfway through half a sub when ‘Country called. “Whatcha doin’?” “Just got home from work n eatin’.” “Well, wolf it down ‘n come out to the Pub n wait for Prophet with me. We’re gonna go check out the Hookah lounge.” So I take my time and […]
In the Reflective Spirit of Christmas
In the spirit of great Christmas traditions of yesteryear, the morning started out with a festive Christmas breakfast of omlets, crouissants, coffee cakes n fruit salads. I would have shared more if I had woken up and partken in the meal. After a quick snacking catchup, I put on the holiday essentials and trekked out […]
A letter to the saxophone player outside Busch Stadium who had his tip box free-kicked downstreet.
One hour layover in St. Louis, MO. A Cubs fan’s worst nightmare, aside from them losing here. At least this time I’ll be leaving the airport in an airplane. Last time I was at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, I was rented car and drove back to Chicago. See, I was at a Cubs-Cardinals game 2.5 […]