A few weeks ago, my friend Cindy's cat Bootsy passed away. Her other cat, Pupkiss, has had severe kidney problems which Cindy has nursed her through for two years. Last week Pupkiss's health took a turn for the worse, and Cindy had to make the decision to let her go. … [Read more...] about Pupkiss, R.I.P.
Des Plaines TIF: Geiser-Berner
I've got hundreds of photos from the Des Plaines River-Rand TIF, and it's about time I posted a few of them. I'll start with this batch from Geiser-Berner Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. Its owners, Robert Janczak, Ed Lehman, and Scott Olson are among the more outspoken opponents of the TIF. Their shop is a standalone building with a somewhat out-of-date look. … [Read more...] about Des Plaines TIF: Geiser-Berner
There’s No Need To Fear…
Underdog is Here! And I'm so there. When I was a child, I used to watch that show when I could work up the nerve. The villain's evil schemes just creeped me out, and the level of peril for the hero and Polly were far too intense for me to bear. I suspect it will seem more tame now. (Hat tip: Lammers) … [Read more...] about There’s No Need To Fear…
Got the Fever
When I took my father to the hospital two days ago, he was feeling really bad. He even threw up after getting in the car. While he was in the emergency room getting tests, I drove to a nearby do-it-yourself car wash to clean out the car. I wore latex gloves to avoid catching what he had, but apparently I wasn't careful enough. Now I'm puking and crapping and running a fever … [Read more...] about Got the Fever
The Mark of the Gay
A few days ago, Kip Esquire posted a fascinating thought experiment. Imagine that whatever biological mechanism it is that makes some people gay also produced a clear and unmistakable sign of its presence, such as a birthmark on the forehead. If you see a person with this mark, you know they're gay. Children with the mark are sure to grow up to be gay adults. In other … [Read more...] about The Mark of the Gay