It's Friday. I'm vertical & at work for the first time since last Friday! Whatever virus is going around is a real S.O.B.

Day 6. Still home sick. To quote Monty Python: I'm sick & tired of being sick & tired. :-(

Remember: It's national bank transfer day today. Move your money OUT of the big, greedy banks & into a local credit union!

I just got to meet Philipe Cousteau, grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jaques Cousteau. :-)

With all of the occupy movements around the US one question arises: Where are the tea-party folks who are SO concerned w/ freedom & liberty?

Support @OccupyChicago - send feedback to Mayor Emanuel bit.ly/qgFF5r or email his aide at: andres.orellana@ex.cityofchicago.org

Support @OccupyChicago - send feedback to Mayor Emanuel bit.ly/qgFF5r or email his aide at: andres.orellana@ex.cityofchicago.org

Dead umbrellas

the carcasses of umbrellas that dared do battle with Chicago winds!

Dead umbrellas

the carcasses of umbrellas that dared do battle with Chicago winds!

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."

-- Steve Jobs

nothing like a nice, hot bath to start a Sunday morning. soon it's off to a chilly dog beach for frisbee chasing!

If we're so lame b/c we're old, then why are all the kids into 80's music and coloring their hair purple? (which btw I did in 1984!)

A 13 yr old boy playing basketball, and a 5 yr old boy in his family's car are two of the latest victims of handgun violence in Chicago.

President Obamas motorcade just went past me on the Kennedy expressway!

Went to see punk band last week. Commented on how we used to get dressed up for shows. Friend replies: Now I just want comfortable shoes :-)

GO BEARS!

I went to see X last night. After 30 years, this punk band can still rock harder than most bands half their age! http://xtheband.com/

If you haven't seen "Bridesmaids" w/ Kristen Wiig & Maya Rudolph yet -- rent it. It is hysterical!

Well...at least the Bears don't completely SUCK this week. :-/

Starting off my Saturday w/ a fat-free latte & whole wheat bagel, a hot bath, and a long dog walk. Then: a haircut and a trip to Target.

Now I've heard it all! Ron Paul is condemning President Obama for assassinating an al-Qaida terrorist leader. REALLY? http://yhoo.it/qHe8X1

When your head's too out of whack... step back. Step back.

Canadian Arctic nearly loses ENTIRE ice shelf. But don't worry, there's no such thing as climate change. http://yhoo.it/psAsuM

Another prominent al-Qaida terrorist leader killed by the Obama administration in Yemen! http://yhoo.it/pVXdWb || Who's tough on terrorists?

I'm working hard today on packaging for co-branded H2O Plus/Disney soaps, shampoos, etc. And I'm busy!

The girl's got rhythm. She's got the back seat rhythm.

Who REALLY increased the National Debt? http://ping.fm/dFV72

One of the few good things about the end of summer here in the midwest? Honeycrisp apples are out!

It's just another manic Monday...

Check out the Evanston Green Living festival this weekend: http://ping.fm/8musa

Lead guitarist of The Clash Mick Jones: Why I’m proud to play Don’t Buy The Sun gig - In The Mix Today - News

Lead guitarist of The Clash Mick Jones: Why I’m proud to play Don’t Buy The Sun gig - In The Mix Today - News

Good riddance to "don't ask; don't tell" which ended last night at midnight. Gay & lesbian soldiers will still serve but now -- open & proud

Avast, me hearties! It be Talk Like a Pirate day! http://ping.fm/dIsfJ

I just made my own compilation of The Call, one of the greatest unheard bands from the 1980's, and there were many. R.I.P. Michael Been.

Just back from dog beach, and my almost-9-year-old dog can keep up with all the dogs less than half her age! She's amazing! :-)

Weird term of the day: Cytokine storm. The body unleashes a potentially lethal overreaction to an invading microbe. Whoa!

i've been giving the neighborhood kids "airplane" rides lately. the problem is i get dizzier than they do. ;-p

Never forget the acts of bravery & courage by ordinary Americans that happened 10 years ago today.

My profile pic honors of the people on United Flight 93 who sacrificed their lives 10 years ago for ALL of us. Never forget these HEROES.

My profile picture is a pic the people on United Flight 93 who sacrificed their lives 10 years ago for ALL of us. Never forget these HEROES.

watching a great documentary about the birth of the gay rights movement called "stonewall uprising." highly recommended.

windows open. cool breeze. door slams shut unexpectedly. roxy barks, growls, and races to the door to protect me. that's my girl! :-)

windows open. cool breeze. door slams shut unexpectedly. roxy barks, growls & races to the door to protect me. that's my girl! :-)

I just watched a great program on the History channel about the mission to kill bin Laden. An amazing amount of planning went into the raid!

i'm almost 50 and i just climbed a tree better than a 7 year old. sweet! ;-)

just saw "the guard" w/ brendan gleeson & don cheadle. really funny.

I've got a heart like a wheel... I feel like I've got to roll.

Dog beach? Done. Dishes? Washed. Laundry? In progress. Workout? Soon. Tonight? Grilled fish, couscous, and The Chicago Bears game.

My 8 1/2 year old dog just spent almost two hours battling 4 foot waves & swimming after her frisbee in Lake Michigan. She's amazing!!

Well if you told me you were drowning I would not lend you a hand I've seen your face before my friend but I don't know if you know who I am

This here's the story 'bout Billy Joe & Bobbi Sue... two young lovers with nothin' better to do.

I just ate a whole bunch of chocolate chip cookies and washed 'em down with cold milk. :-D

Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head.

A pregnant 17 yr old mother, and a 14 yr old boy riding his bike are Chicago's latest victims of HANDGUN violence. Shameful & obscene!

Well, as expected the Bears are looking anemic. :-p

Saw a sparrow flying with a cicada in his beak. The cicada was buzzing LOUDLY! I could here it 1/2 block away. This bird had his own siren.

Whole grain waffles and a fat-free latte for breakfast. Yum.

A startling 94.5% of potential tablet buyers say they're inclined to buy an iPad, which doesn't bode well for Apple's competitors. :-)

True or False: George W. Bush took the national debt from $5 trillion to $11 trillion?

True.

I just spilled red fruit punch all over my shirt and pants at lunch. Now I have to sit the rest of the day in a big, sticky mess. Blech!

I want you. To want me.

A woman was walking down the street talking very loudly on her cellphone. I yelled out: WHAT?! She lowered her voice & slinked by. :-)

I was giving airplane rides to the neighborhood kids. I spun around so much...I got dizzy! And Roxy really didn't like me doing it either.

So, now that the dust has settled, the Tea baggers were elected, the GOP took over Congress: WHERE ARE THE JOBS YOU PROMISED?!

Someone please explain the epidemic of bicyclists riding on the sidewalk lately. If you're over the age of 12: It's illegal. It's a vehicle.

I'm watching "The Big Lebowski." Again.

I have no idea why but I woke up w/ "Hard Luck Woman" by KISS running thru my head, and now I can't stop humming it! :-)

I walked down a tree-lined street & the cicadas were so loud it was almost deafening. I saw one fly into a hole in the ground -- upside-down

I'm using the remote app on my iPhone to play iTunes on my Mac streaming music via Airport to my Bose radio from my college radio station!

Each & every heart it seems...
Is bounded by a world of dreams.

When I was young love was fun, and I was so happy. I looked so good; I dressed so snappy...

Me and my puppy dog just woke up from a 3 hour nap. Just so peaceful. :-)

Hey Republicans: way to put "country first" and bring the country to the edge of default. Really nice.

I just had a 10 shouting contest w/ my 4 year old neighbor about who was the biggest goofball (or ducy-ubble) as he pronounced it. ;-)

Hispanics, Blacks, & Asians net wealth all declined over 50% during the recession. Whites? Just 16%. But it's just a coincidence, right?

I'm beating the heat with pomegranate popsicles. Yum.

You shut your mouth, how can you say...
I go about things the wrong way. I am human and I need to be loved... just like everybody else does

How hot is it? A squirrel ran in front of Roxy -- Roxy loves chasing squirrels -- and she didn't even make a move towards the squirrel!

Sunset in Chicago

Sunset in Chicago

Sunset in Chicago

Sunset in Chicago

It's 95º + high humidity in Chicago. There's a girl on the corner wearing a miniskirt with knee-high furry Ugg boots. Really?!

Just back from dog beach. Moby's "18" playing; taking warm bath before doing chores.

Why is there such outrage when a cute little white girl is killed but only apathy for the many minority kids who die each day?

Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

This is sad...and stupid. I have been a motorcycli­st most of my life. I started riding when I was 13 and have always worn a helmet. Not wearing a helmet in this day & age is done out of sheer bravado and machismo. That being said, I DO support other bikers rights NOT to wear a helmet if they choose not to. However they should have to carry enough insurance so that if anything catastroph­ic happens, no one else will be financiall­y burdened by their choice.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

I'm watching Jackass 3-D. It's funny but not for the squeamish... even the cameraman is puking in this movie! :-)

2nd homemade fat-free latte; working from home; Roxy laying at my feet; listening to Yello. Life today is good!

Big power outage in Evanston after a storm blew thru. It's candles, wine, and partially melted orange sherbet right now. :-)

I'm pretty sure I just saw John Cusack zoom by on a 3-wheeled motorcycle. He is from Evanston -- my current city.

Boys and dog

Here's Roxy with a couple of her neighborhood pals.

Boys and dog

Here's Roxy with a couple of her neighborhood pals.

I'll be heading out to the Scottish Highland Games today to enjoy some free scotch and sunshine! :-)

It's a beautiful day. I just rollerbladed around the Northwestern campus. Now, Roxy & me are heading to dog beach. :-)

Whoa baby, oh no...
You make me lose my self-control!

Chicago yesterday: 95º. Today? 50º. Remind me again why we stay here?!

Today I explored the Pioneer Square & Capitol Hill neighborhoods in Seattle and went to the top of the Space Needle.

Today I explored the Belltown, Wallingford, Freemont, and the U-District neighborhoods in Seattle.

Pretty cool: I'm checking in from a jet w/ WiFi, somewhere 35,000 ft. over the western US. Technology rules!

Cut Medicare/Medicaid, education, parks & recreation, infrastructure, space exploration. Combined they ≠ the WASTE in the defense budget!

T-minus 3 days and counting before I return to Seattle where I lived from 1991 to 1993.

This morning a bagel, latte and long dog walk. Then a long bath. Next, some writing and a trip to dog beach. Now, lunch and errands. Nice.