The “I have a Dream” prompt I assigned writers in my classes last month inspired them to write about dreams they have for the world, for their country, and for their loved ones. Some even wrote about recurring nightmares! The one that surprised me the most? This flattering essay by today’s guest blogger Lola Hotchkis. […]

I’m all for electrification. For houses, for cars, appliances, lawn tools, tractors, trucks, you name it. That’s how we reduce carbon and and climate change. But not electric scooters. Or “electric bicycles.” (A motor-powered bicycle is, to me, a contradiction in terms. Hence quotes.) Really, it’s like ill-behaved dogs and other pets—it’s not the vehicles […]

Hi all, apologies for radio silence—and thanks to those who’ve asked Beth about my well being because they weren’t getting posts. That’s very kind and appreciated. I’m fine but I’ve been short on anything worth saying. I’ve also been extremely busy at work and just plain bushed sometimes. Speaking of work, my job at Phius brought […]

I am pleased to introduce our friend and longtime neighbor Crom Saunders as a guest blogger today. A theatre interpreter and American Sign Language (ASL) master, Crom has a M.A. in Creative Writing and began teaching ASL and Deaf Culture at several universities before getting tenure at Columbia College Chicago, where he is currently Director […]

A note from Greg Borzo, the organizer of the Author’s Night event at Half Sour: Good morning, I regret to say that we’ve had to postpone the South Loop Neighbors’ Authors Night on 2-2-22 at Half Sour. The snow is building and expected to continue until Wednesday evening. The timing could not be worse! Five […]