Jun
4
R. Kelly and the environment
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When I told a friend I had a blog about environmental issues, I was given the “raised eyebrows.”
It must be hard to relate that to headline news, my friend said.
Actually– I told her– there’s nothing that doesn’t relate to the environment.
Really, my friend said.
That’s right, I said.
OK then. R. Kelly– possibly the most-read story […]
Jun
4
Close call with a CTA bus
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Pedaling down Southport the other day, the sideview mirror of a CTA bus nearly took my head off. Not cool. I console myself with the thought that these drivers are professionals. They’ve been at it 25, 30 years. They know what they’re doing. When they mean to give you a foot, they give you 12 […]
Jun
4
In presidential campaign, spotlight on race, not global warming
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How many media hours have been devoted to Rev. Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jeremiah Wright? They are turning the spotlight to race. And when it finally manages to escape to a new topic, another fiery serman surfaces that puts it right back there again.
And it’s true, race will matter.
But it will no longer be a […]
Jun
4
Not to be an alarmist, but I came across something today. Some will find it thought-provoking, others will think it’s just silly.
Here’s a guy who scribbles down his dreams. The difference between him and everyone else is that his dreams usually come true, and with startling accuracy.
Check out what he dreamt in February 2006 […]