From Scary to Sexy: What happened to Halloween?
[caption id="attachment_3293" align="alignright" width="231"] The "scary" we need to revisit Halloween--downright eery![/caption] The true "scary" of halloween costumes.[/caption]It’s that time of year again. Leaves are...
The Saga of Lake Marion: Episode I – The Golden Age
It was the late 1950s, and the sound of earthmovers droned across the corner of 103rd and Pulaski streets. Such sounds were not unusual here. ...
Extortion on Capitol Hill: Sore Losers Pound Fists
[caption id="attachment_3287" align="alignright" width="300"] Tea Party members are actually rallying for a potential government shut down.[/caption] Four things are certain in life: death, taxes, the...
COUNTERPOINT: What Makes the Perfect First Date?
[caption id="attachment_3249" align="alignright" width="226"] A first date doesn’t have to be a fairy tale.[/caption] The first date. One of the most exciting (and awkward) things...
POINT: What Makes a Great First Date?
[caption id="attachment_3246" align="alignright" width="280"] First dates should be fun and always enjoyable for both parties.[/caption] Before I formally begin this endeavor, I would just like...
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
[caption id="attachment_3243" align="alignright" width="251"] Just because there’s an expiration date doesn’t mean it’s expired.[/caption] According to Yahoo News, former President of Trader Joe’s, Doug Rauch,...
Hopefully, Pfleger shows the reality of violence to SXU
According to a report by Reuters’ Mary Wisniewski called “Chicago mayor touts drop in crime but murder rate remains high,” Chicago’s murder rate is the...
It’s Time to Get “Mad as Hell:” Network, News, Fact, Opinion and Where You Stand
“I don’t have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad…. Everybody’s out of work or scared of losing their job. The...
Texting: What are Your Messages Missing?
How many text messages, instant messages and emails did you receive today? I am willing to bet that the answer to that question for many...
In the Grip of Nostalgia
In the Twilight Zone episode, “Walking Distance,” a 36 year old company executive named Martin, wearied by adulthood’s stresses and responsibilities, seeks refuge in the...