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Category Archives: Memoir
Enigma
As long-time readers of this blog may know, I am crazy about two things. Puzzles and Benedict Cumberbatch. (But not necessarily in that order.) And the new movie, The Imitation Game, showcases both of them. It’s the true story of codebreaker and … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Movies, Music, pop culture
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Lobster Trap
Remember the episode on the Dick Van Dyke show when Laura was peeved that Dick always grabbed the check? She accused him of wanting to buy peoples’ affection by constantly picking up the tab. Good guy Dick countered by saying … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Restaurants
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He Said, She Said
Back in the 90’s, this is the photograph that used to run in my weekly column,”Social Studies.” (Sorry about all the cracks. I actually found this copy in a cook book.) I wanted you to see it because the current … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Television
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Tradition
You’re looking at a photograph of (my pre-divorce) Chicago co-op. It’s all set for Thanksgiving dinner. I had done the tables up à la chinoise because all my Thanksgivings had themes and I had just gotten back from Hong Kong. I remember that … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture
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The Whole Truth
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM ELBA ANNOUNCEMENT: I am taking this Thursday, Thanksgiving, off. My grandson Sam is coming to visit, and I’ll be busy discussing world events, the thrill of fast cars and the novels of Colette with him. So have … Continue reading
Posted in food, Memoir, pop culture
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Modern Family
Author’s Note: I want to start this post by saying thanks. Thank you ALL for making my birthday on Friday absolutely wonderful. It was filled with surprises. I heard from old friends, new friends, and long lost former Trivia Bowl … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Television
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Night At The Museum
Author’s Note: Men, keep reading. Do not despair. There is something for you in this post, I promise you. That’s a Thierry Mugler dress I gifted to the Costume Council of the Chicago Historical Museum. And tomorrow night, it makes … Continue reading
Posted in Crosswords, Fashion, Memoir, pop culture, Television
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That’s My ‘Cue
That’s the Glass Dome Hickory Pit. Long a legendary landmark on Chicago’s South Side. Here it is at its first location on Union Street in 1955. Later, it moved two blocks west to 2801 South Halsted. Just a hop, skip … Continue reading
Posted in food, Memoir, pop culture, Restaurants
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Two Thirty
So this last Saturday morning at 11:12, my tooth falls out. Well, not my tooth exactly- a crown from my upper back left molar. Pronto I call my dentist’s office in Glenview- knowing full well Dr. Toraason- my artistic genius … Continue reading
Posted in Dentistry, Memoir, pop culture
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Franchise
Author’s Note: This post is dedicated to fellow Chicagoan, Fred Nachman. Old friend and standup guy. Thanks for the lunch and the story about Arthur Wirtz and the judge, Fred. Both were terrific. Now back to our show… Last week … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Politics, pop culture
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