Found It

We've got an apartment! Should be cool as we're super close to sie Lake!

Attention Urban Dwelling Seekers

If you are looking to rent in South Chicago, you had better not have dogs. I've called on over 30 FOR RENT signs. I hear the same thing from every owner: "I just rehabbed that building and put down new wood floors. No dogs." Many have been angry at the mere suggestion of dogs existing in their building. The troubling thing is that many owners are only seeking Section 8 tenants in order to get as much money as possible. As it happens, I have an impeccable history of paying rent on time and keeping property in working order, but cannot find an apartment because I happen to love dogs. Also, the fact that I've been employed for years is actually working against me. I don't qualify for Section 8.

I continually argue for social programs. I believe they are important. There shouldn't be such a gap between have and havenots. Still, never until now has it been so glaringly apparent to me that middle class America is being strangled.  Unless you're set-up to buy immediately, you must pay exorbitant rent, declare bankruptcy and unemployment, or be damned.

Turn Off the Grid

Much has been said about packing up and moving away from the bright lights of the city. I've always fantasized about living off the land -- turning my back on suburban sprawl. Since I've moved to Chicago, I've realized that turning off the grid may be just as effective. I've been able to eat food from a small, but bountiful garden and avoid chain restaurants entirely -- it doesn't bother me at all to drop an occasional extra ten dollars on amazing and unique cuisine. Being close to the sights, I rarely have to drive. I'm so close to the action, I don't need many possessions to occupy my time. I feel my carbon footprint growing smaller by the day. I'm not saying the city is better than the country, but I can tell you I've seen benefits of city anonymity and independence.

America

Fight for your right to fight. This is what America is all about...

So Clutch

I just read a Jack McCallum article referencing "the shot" and I had to find it to watch it again. I still remember this game like it was yesterday. I'll never forget that Ehlo mullet. I think it had been distracting Michael all series long.