Next Time Bliss… At Least I Hope
Tony Two Hands. I think that’s what he said his name was. I entered the waiting room where I waited, awaiting the arrival of the person who would shepherd me to a blissful state of relaxation. And in came Tony Two Hands. “Tom,” said he. Fortunate as to the monosyllabic nature of my name, he [...]
a river runs through me . showing up to life
Checklists. Like it or not checklists begin each and every day. Alarm rings, hand extends, terminates the ring, commences the day. Checklists. Whether you head down the hall f or a home-brewed cup of joe or dash out the door for a out-of-home office, checklists continue. Some folks like to inscribe the list in ink [...]
Which Way Points the Thumb?
The president just flew over my Edgewater home. The roar of his chopper and his flying armada filled the sky for minutes prior to his arrival above, filling my chest with a sense of imminence. And then they appeared, majestic and aloft, somewhat staggered in their flight plan, immediately overhead and slowly making their way [...]
Sunday At Work – Pastors and Realtors
Like pastors on the pulpit, real estate agents ply their trade on Sundays. Today I will do so at 1716 West George where the builder has smashed the price down by $250,000! And while a Realtor may not be the person you confess to a good one certainly occupies the position of being a trusted advisor (at least regarding the Chicago real estate market). Stop by!
A Drop in Temperature in Chicago
Refuge was granted today. After an endless series of scratches etched on a stray board to suggest days where the heat simply suffocated today ambled in at a delightful sub 90. Blessed relief. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a hot day naysayer. I revel in the glisten that gathers from the slightest activity. [...]
