Laurel to Decatur
One of my favorite TV shows is Home Town on HGTV. It is about to begin its seventh season. It follows the home remodeling efforts of...
The Decatur Navigator A Decatur, Illinois Blog with a Stale Slogan
Giving Thanks, Sort Of
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so of course most of us feel compelled to give thanks, even if we have to force ourselves to, or think long and...
This Week Was Rough
This week was rough, but more on that later. There was also an election, that I didn’t vote in. If I thought my vote would make...
Heaven Help Us
Last night at work was rough. It’s the third time I’ve had to be the referee, or maybe better referred to as a bouncer, to fighting...
Everything is Garbage
I was driving home from the grocery store a few months ago, a thought crossed my mind. “Everything is garbage.” High prices, messed up people, Covid,...
The Lincoln Square Theater Restoration is Shaping Up
The 100+ year-old Lincoln Square Theater is really starting to come to life after years of restoration. Full restoration will take more funds and talent to...
Fall Events in Decatur
October is my favorite month, so I’m ready to enjoy some cooler weather, turning leaves, campfires, and ghost stories. If you’re looking for something to do...
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...
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...
