No, I’m not dead

12 Jul 2006 – 9:20
By adam | Posted in Asides, chicago | Also tagged | Comments (0)

thanks to cta_alerts, which came up with this lovely message as i was leaving work:
Jul 11 6:07PM
Fr: lesyeux
Heavy, thick, black smoke possibly from Thompson Center. 15-20 ambulances. People covered in soot up from tunnels.
So I Took the scenic route, via chicago and california busses.

Update on Chris Saviano

6 Jul 2006 – 1:20
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Ever since I posted a photo of the guy protesting in Daley Plaza a few months ago, the top search coming in to my blog has been 'chris saviano'.

You may have noticed a comment a couple of days ago from Scott Hiles, saying he'd seen the protester ...

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Moving Shorts

30 Jun 2006 – 12:28
By adam | Posted in chicago, married life | Also tagged | Comments (3)

CAR WASH! CAR WASH!: The move itself wasn't too bad. We had gorgeous weather, probably due to the prayers of the church that was running a fund-raising car wash two doors down from us. Our prayers for the girls screaming at passing cars to go hoarse, however, went ...

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The Chris Saviano Guy

18 May 2006 – 11:00
By adam | Posted in Asides, chicago | Also tagged | Comments (7)

remember this picture? apparently i wasn't the only person who wondered what whas going on. Chicagoist picked up the trail, and got an anonymous tip. (i actually ...

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Experience the Unexpected

29 Apr 2006 – 9:23
By adam | Posted in Asides, chicago | Also tagged | Comments (0)

dominicks had their grand re-opening today. what a slogan, huh?
"Shit, I don't know where they moved my groceries to! that's so UNEXPECTED!!!!!"

okay, i shouldn't be so cynical, they added a british food section, so melanie saw all kinds of food she hadn't seen since high school. ...

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