Roar
It’s nearing the end of 2019 and I’m glad because I’m looking forward to the 20s, although right now that only conjures up images of flappers,...
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A New Ghost Story
It’s almost Halloween and that means it’s time for my annual pilgrimage to Greenwood Cemetery where I pay my respects to many of the founders of...
Customer Service, Where Art Thou?
There’s very few things that get my blood boiling. People cutting down trees, litterbugs, the cost of cable television, and carving Donald Trump’s head on Mount...
Some Tough Love for the Devon
Last night I attended the Trace Adkins show at the new Devon Amphitheater and it was an enjoyable night but just didn’t have the energy that...
Back to Where I Came From
This week I’ll be signing my son up for his Freshman year at LSA so that’s a strong signal that summer is about over and my...
The Devon Amphitheater: I’m Impressed
Sunshine! No rain for the past 6 hours. Oh my gosh! I’m not used to this but I can get used to it. We’ve certainly had...
The Midwestern Culture I Never Knew We Had
Happy Mother’s Day! It’s a cold, gloomy Mother’s Day but I’m forever hopeful that warm weather will indeed come and stay a while. Anyway, I recently...
The Wondering Years
There are those milestone years that we all have. It isn’t necessarily 16, 21, or even 40 but there will be a year or two that...
Decatur Celebration: Should it Continue?
If you’re a longtime Decaturite I’m sure you know the ongoing woes of the Decatur Celebration. For several years it has lost money. How much? We...
How Will a $15 Minimum Wage Affect Decatur?
Just this week, Illinois’ new governor signed a bill that will raise minimum wage to $15 an hour. A series of increases over the next 6...
