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tcr!
· Aug 10, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Momma J
· Aug 10, 2018 at 1:18 pm
Was sitting out back a few minutes ago and saw a monarch butterfly go by!
tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 9:37 pm
District leaders are preparing for what could be a contentious and trying day Sunday when the organizer of last year’s deadly white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville holds an anniversary gathering with up to 400 supporters in Lafayette Square across from the White House.
As many as 1,500 counterprotesters are expected at Lafayette Square and more at two nearby parks, setting up a possible volatile showdown that District and federal law enforcement officials say they are prepared to confront.
Unlike in Charlottesville, where police allowed the opposing factions to clash in what turned into a bloody melee, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said Thursday that the goal “will be to keep the two groups separate. . . . When they are in the same area at the same time, it leads to violent confrontations. Our goal is to prevent that from happening.”
Good lord, please let this end well.
tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 7:19 pm
I haven’t ate meat for close to 15 years but I can’t pass up a good BBQ sauce. I just dunk my fries in it.
15 minutes for me man
jimi hindrance experience
· Aug 9, 2018 at 8:19 pm
I do the same. Granted, usually with massive amounts of pork.
tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 1:44 pm
jack
· Aug 9, 2018 at 4:13 pm
There was a restaurant in Peoria with that motto.
Kris
· Aug 9, 2018 at 4:37 pm
I think El Famous Burrito in Chicago used that as their motto until they franchised
jimi hindrance experience
· Aug 9, 2018 at 5:07 pm
Pancho’s in Iowa City. Which was also home of the 3 lb. burrito. 😎
jimi hindrance experience
· Aug 10, 2018 at 12:38 am
I looked it up and it was “Panchero’s” in Iowa City. I swear it had “Home of the Three Pound Burrito!” in the window.
tcr!
· Aug 10, 2018 at 8:40 am
They probably changed their slogan due to the political climate.
fiatlux423
· Aug 10, 2018 at 9:24 am
Reminds me of living in Champaign-Urbana that one summer.
Kelly K
· Aug 10, 2018 at 4:42 pm
How can you go wrong???
Mona
· Aug 10, 2018 at 5:22 pm
That pretty much sums up the entire state.
tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 9:06 am
It’s no surprise that when I give plants room to grow and plenty of sunlight, they get bigger than they were before. There’s a life lesson there if anybody needs one.
In other news, here’s my earrings from another era.
threecrates
· Aug 9, 2018 at 9:10 am
Ha! I’ve got a little box like that of silly old retired earrings too!
tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 9:16 am
I can’t get rid of them! 😊
Momma J
· Aug 9, 2018 at 9:45 am
Very interesting collection!
tcr!
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Audio (MP3): 20180808 - When I drive up 7th Avenue
When I drive up 7th Avenue on St. Charles’ east side, headed toward Main Street I see this older guy sitting in his garage. It’s pretty packed in there but he’s got enough room for a lawn chair right up front by the overhead door.
I’ve seen him in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the early evening. Not everyday and not every time but he and his chair are fairly reliable.
Wallace
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:27 pm
it’s sad that we don’t approach people more often to hear their story. humans are poor communicators :(
tcr!
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:37 pm
Maybe if I was out walking and happened to meander by his house and he was also in his chair, then I might go up and say “hi.” Maybe. He might throw his chair at me and tell me to get off his lawn. 😊
tracy
· Aug 8, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Just go introduce yourself. I do it all the time. Sometimes they’re cool with it, sometimes they’re not.
lisa
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:28 pm
He would probably love the company
SarahBranock
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:38 pm
My daughter and I go past him several times a week on our walks and he is always friendly and says hello. 😉
CE Parker
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:41 pm
Great post, there are so many branches to where this could lead. He’s obviously got some time so I’d say go ahead it won’t hurt.
LisaD
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:45 pm
I’d say go talk to him. He’d probably like the company. 😊
Jodi EB
· Aug 8, 2018 at 12:53 pm
I miss my Grandpa everyday! There are several nursing & assisted living homes in the area. Go one evening or weekend & ask who needs company!
Chuck
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:04 pm
Being kind is a gift to give someone elderly.
donna
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Do it now before there’s an empty chair
Raes
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:19 pm
I actually saw this man over the weekend. Perched on the chair by the garage. It was hotter than blazes when I drove by. I bet he has some great stories.
I’ve walked by and said hello and he’s said hello back - I have often thought that we need the right moment or opportunity to engage people but as time goes by I recognize that sometimes we need to just make things happen. You should go with your intuition…
Chuck
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:21 pm
A friend of mine wrote a book (for pre-teen) called ‘Catching Crazy’ and the basis of the story was kinda like this. Spoiler alert, the old man dies. Befriend him
pamela
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:22 pm
😊
April M
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:32 pm
I say “go for it”! We only have this ONE LIFE to act on our ideas, outreach to others when we feel inspired, and spread joy to others in this world. Just do it…you’ll be happy you did.
Jenny McClain
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:33 pm
You’re a wonderful writer!
tcr!
· Aug 8, 2018 at 2:17 pm
Thank you!
pamela
· Aug 8, 2018 at 1:35 pm
Very nice
tcr!
· Aug 8, 2018 at 2:19 pm
I’m kinda surprised that three other people knew the guy I was talking about. Your comments have inspired me to do something. I’ll keep you guys posted if more of this story unfolds.
Lea Jackman
· Aug 8, 2018 at 6:56 pm
Write the next chapter! He is friendly. (We live across the street.). His daughter is delightful as well. Life is too short not to act on those thoughts. You’ve got nothing to lose and you both have everything to gain!
Schafroth-Kraut
· Aug 9, 2018 at 6:20 am
Stories always unfold. Life is a pick your own adventure book. Pick the right one.
Theresa Cook
· Aug 8, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Great writing! Keep us posted!! I would love to hear where the story goes.
donna
· Aug 8, 2018 at 4:25 pm
He might be your long lost relative!
donna
· Aug 8, 2018 at 4:26 pm
Keep a journal of the ol Man in the white chair
tcr!
· Aug 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm
Well, I made a special trip by his house on my way home from work. His garage door was shut so maybe he’s having a nap. 😴 When I’m retired I’m gonna be napping at least twice a day. Plus, it is 80°F outside and with his house facing west it probably gets pretty hot come around 3 o’clock.
But in other news, for those who’ve commented on my writing, I just wanted to put it out there that I do a printed monthly magazine and a fairly regular podcast. If you’re into those kinda things.
Momma J
· Aug 8, 2018 at 11:57 pm
I look forward to the monthly magazine! I find myself tearful and I find myself laughing out loud - I highly recommended - not because I’m his mother but because it’s so good!
petti
· Aug 9, 2018 at 12:40 am
Omg have no regrets go meet him. He may need a friend.
If you don’t want to go by yourself. I will go with you
😉
Mary F
· Aug 9, 2018 at 1:27 am
I live in the area now I want to go see if he is outside one day on my way to work. I love this story please keep us posted.
Fitzgerald
· Aug 9, 2018 at 2:49 am
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tcr!
· Aug 9, 2018 at 7:14 am
Are you grading me here? 😉
tcr!
· Aug 7, 2018 at 12:19 pm
It’s official — Patrick Stewart is returning to the Star Trek franchise. The acclaimed Shakespearean actor is set to headline a new Star Trek series for CBS All Access, reprising his iconic Next Generation character, Captain Jean-Luc Picard. The project, which has been rumored since the June announcement of a Star Trek universe expansion with new series, was just unveiled by Stewart himself in a surprise appearance at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention (watch the video above).
This is pretty exciting and I’m glad that it’s not a reboot. Shows need to be moving forward and not retreading familiar territory. Could you imagine if Picard went to the same planets and told the same stories? No, because he wouldn’t. He’s out, pulling down his shirt, ordering tea, exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life and new civilizations. New, new, new.
What’s not exciting is the CBS All Access bullshit. After calculating the subscription plan I’d be paying $100 for one season of Star Trek. Fuck those guys. It’d be cheaper to just buy it on DVD.
tcr!
· Aug 6, 2018 at 10:08 pm
Today’s moonflower. They’re blooming everyday now through August if memory serves.
Laurie
· Aug 6, 2018 at 10:28 pm
Perennial?
tcr!
· Aug 6, 2018 at 10:47 pm
Yep! But they’re not to be toyed with .. 😈 .. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura
Laurie
· Aug 6, 2018 at 10:48 pm
thanks!
Sammons
· Aug 6, 2018 at 11:39 pm
Butch and I had those! They are so pretty!
tcr!
· Aug 6, 2018 at 11:43 am
Peeps, for whatever reason I needed to listen to the Who Made Who disc this morning. So with that said here’s your kick-you-around-the-world Monday jam.
The title track rhythm guitar and bouncing baseline soothes my soul just like it did back in the late 80s. And then the lead comes in about 40 seconds to frenzy up the song just a little. It’s really hard for me to sit still when this song comes on.
“Ain’t nobody told you” — that one lines sums up the bigger picture of me missing the manual. For life.
tcr!
· Aug 6, 2018 at 11:49 am
Also, check out this dude playing the rhythm guitar parts for D.T. and Sink the Pink from the same disc. I doubt if you can find better riffs in anything that’s been out since.
I love that bar chords are just part of the riffs, they don’t make up the riffs.
tcr!
· Aug 6, 2018 at 11:49 am
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