Quote of the Week
Hit ‘em where they ain’t.—Willie Keeler
The Classic McIntosh
No, not the Macintosh made by Apple. I’m talking about the McIntosh apple itself. For decades, this apple reigned supreme over all other varieties. If you needed an apple for a pie, an after-school snack, or to crunch on on a hot summer day, the McIntosh was there to reward you with its distinct aroma, …
The Running Man (Chicago Edition)
Yesterday marked the end of Week 6 in the NFL season. I grew up a fan of Da Bears. (Yes, I remember hearing “The Super Bowl Shuffle” on the radio.) So far, the Bears have a 2-2 record, taking into account the Week 5 bye week. Week 1 started the season off with a heartbreaking …
Quote of the Week
Regardless of your present circumstances, you have the ability to choose what to think about.—Steve Pavlina
A Hidden Connection
Is there something that unites optimists? That is the question a team of Japanese researchers from Kobe University decided to tackle. As first reported by The Guardian in the article, “Optimists share similar brain patterns when thinking about the future, scans show,” looks at the research and its findings. After studying a group of 87 …
Remembering a Trailblazer
America Online—later rebranded to the simpler AOL—was ahead of its time. Once upon a time, the company connected millions of homes to the internet, wooing customers through their prolific free CDs available at retailers and sent to homes directly through the postal service. The rite of passage of making sure no one was on the …
Happy Birthday to You!!!
Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. I want to take a moment to publicly wish a very happy birthday to my wife, Laura. I’m happy to have been by your side for this latest journey around the Sun. Here’s wishing you many more! PHOTO CREDIT: A birthday double chocolate fudge cake with …
REC Time
Good penmanship. Some folks have it. Some folks don’t. Personally, I’ve been complimented on my penmanship in the past. But I’m the first to admit that there are times when I look at some note I’ve jotted down in a hurry, and I can’t decipher what I wrote down. I’m sure this isn’t something exclusive …
