The food order is so familiar it slips off my tongue easily, "Italian beef, dipped, no peppers." In Chicago, everyone has their preferred Italian beef order, and that was mine. Oh, sometimes I might get it with mozzarella, but usually, just meat and bread. That's how I liked it, and I saw no reason to … Continue reading My Ordered Life
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This Big, Brilliant Light of Mine
There is a bank at a major intersection in my town. They have a two story, circular glass atrium made entirely of windows. To the windows near the top, they added a window covering/decal with their bank services on them. During the day, drivers passing by learn that this bank has great lending rates and … Continue reading This Big, Brilliant Light of Mine
Lies of the Dear Leader
Have you ever seen a documentary on North Korea? I was watching one at a friend's house. It was eye-opening. Especially the part about the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). At documentary time, the North Koreans were still broadcasting propaganda over the border to South Korea. According to Wikipedia, they stopped these broadcasts 9 years ago. Anyway, … Continue reading Lies of the Dear Leader
A Recipe for Disaster
I had the most delicious homemade hummus the other day. It was the right texture, not too creamy, but not grainy. Garlicky and salty. I'm licking my lips just thinking about it. I wish I could say that it was homemade by me, but it wasn't. A half-Lebanese girl made it. The sad part is … Continue reading A Recipe for Disaster
Burning Muscles and Aching Heart
I had never heard of Ride for Refuge before last year, but bike riding and a chance to raise money for a good cause? Sign me up! In a fit of over-inflated self-confidence, I signed up for the 30-mile distance, the longest distance I had biked in 13 years. (I wish these fits were rarer.) Let … Continue reading Burning Muscles and Aching Heart
The Old Man Who Can’t See
Ernest Hemingway is arguably one of the most popular 20th century authors. [It is my guess that he is the inspiration for those "Most Interesting Man in the World" commercials.] He was born in a nearby suburb, so my writing group headed that way one day last month. We gadded about the museum to learn … Continue reading The Old Man Who Can’t See
Light’s Out!
Last Sunday was known in the American English speaking world as "Super Sunday" the day of the "Big Game." For those that don't pay attention to sports, I am talking about the Super Bowl. For over half the game, the Baltimore Ravens were outplaying the San Francisco 49ers. Now, I am a staunch Pittsburgh Steelers … Continue reading Light’s Out!
Fruit from the Olive Tree 