The year was 1977. Jimmy Carter was president, the first Apple II computers were on the market, disco was at its peak, and punk music from the Ramones, Sex Pistols and Elvis Costello was challenging conventional norms. Then, a pop culture phenomenon was born: Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope was released on May 25. For this Throwback Thursday…
#TBT: Centennial Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald
Source: Courtesy the Fraser MacPherson estate c/o Guy MacPherson, Wikimedia Commons For this Throwback Thursday, we celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of one of my most favorite songstresses, Ella Fitzgerald. Born April 25, 1917, Ella was known as "The First Lady of Song" and "The Queen of Jazz." She recorded over 200 albums throughout her…
Caught Reading: Holiday Shopping Edition
It's become obvious to my family and friends that the best gifts I can give, besides time together and kindness, are books! During my trips to local bookstores, both mainstream and independent, this holiday season, I spotted several shoppers also searching for that perfect book for a loved one. Whether it's for you, your family or your…
#TBT: Happy Birthday, Sally Field!
For this Throwback Thursday, we celebrate the one and only Sally Field, who turns 70 on Sunday. This Scorpio first captured hearts in popular sitcoms Gidget and The Flying Nun. I, however, had the joy of being introduced to her on the big screen with Murphy's Romance and later Steel Magnolias. One of the great things about…
#TBT: iPod Turns 15
For this Throwback Thursday, we're celebrating the iPod, which was introduced 15 years ago on October 23, 2001. The device began a revolution in how we listen to and, ultimately, how we buy music. In fact, the iPod set the stage for how we use devices now. And it was the beginning of everyone having earbuds in their ears! I…
It’s Here! 5 Articles About Hamilton: An American Musical
The revolutionary, successful and highly acclaimed Hamilton: An American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda starts in Chicago this week, and sadly, I don’t have tickets. I’ve heard about the show for well over a year and have listened to the soundtrack so many times. (It's even available instantly via hoopla.) Since then, I've been in awe of its brilliance, so…
#TBT: Happy Birthday, Tom Hanks
On July 9, the wonderful, versatile actor, filmmaker and producer Tom Hanks will turn a fabulous 60! For this Throwback Thursday, let's look back at this amazing talent and touch on some of his extensive filmography that began in the 1980s. Over the years, I've enjoyed several of his movies and characters, and am truly thankful for…
Caught Reading on the CTA #66, March 2016
I must confess: I have a love/hate relationship with CTA's #66 bus. It's uncomfortably crowded at times and not always waiting for me on the corner the second I get there. However, if you live in Nobel Square, Ukrainian Village, East Village, Humboldt Park or any of the other neighborhoods this bus cuts through, you know it's the best…
5 Articles: Finished #MakingAMurderer… Now What?
Ever since I finished watching Netflix’s Making a Murderer last month, I’ve been devouring everything that offers more information, theories and facts on this horrible crime and the figures at the heart of it all: Steven Avery, his nephew Brendan Dassey and murder victim Teresa Halbach. Like Serial Podcast Season 1 and The Jinx (See our blogs…
Rockin’ Reading
One of my other great loves of life, and I have several, is music. I can listen to anything and everything all day and just really lose myself to the words, melodies and beats. Some of my all-time favorite artists (past and present) have made me happier this year by sharing even more of themselves by writing memoirs…
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