Unorthodox Thinking
A few months ago, I watched a documentary on Turkey, the country, not the bird. The premise was this guy who is an American professor, who...
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The Queen
Like many, I’ve been following the stories of Queen Elizabeth after her death last week. I’d already been a fan of “The Crown” on Netflix, and...
A New School in Decatur and Other Stuff
Last time I checked in, the Decatur School District was trying to build a new school in Lincoln Park. It was going to be a deal...
This & That
This weekend was kind of a bust for outdoor activities, so I spent the weekend indoors resting. I had plans to go paddle boarding, but that...
Decatur School Board and Lincoln Park
It is sweltering outside, so it’s a good time to be inside with the AC and two fans blowing on me. Not a big fan of...
My Staycation in Decatur
It wasn’t my plan to stay in Decatur on my week-long vacation in June, but a health issue kept me grounded. There were also some family...
Decatur Civic Center Improvements and a New Downtown Hotel?
The Decatur City Council recently held a study session discussing what improvements could or should be down to the Decatur Civic Center. Of more interest to...
Flying Solo
Next month, I’ll be traveling alone for the first time. I was going to go this month, but some technical difficulties derailed those plans. Plus, northern...
Saturdays
This is the first Saturday in about 35 years that has felt like the Saturdays I used to know. Maybe it’s because we always went out...
Willing to Work Less for a Meal
If there is anything we universally agree with at work, it’s that we all hate the grocery shopping experience. Covid-19 and the bare shelves that followed...
