I love nostalgia. Those opportunities to sit back and reminisce about the simple days of our youth. Back when life seemed so easy, and you didn’t have a care in the world. All you needed was $5 to get enough gas to drive around Bremen Mall, or up and down Archer Avenue with your Discman […]

If you’ve never heard the name Pablo Escobar, then you’ve either lived under a rock, or have snorted so many rocks that you don’t even know your own name, let alone his. But to sum it up, the infamous Pablo was the leader of one of the most violent and wealthiest criminal organizations in history

Now that the Super Bowl ads have come and gone, my two favorites had to be Heinz’s “Wiener Stampede” and Doritos “Ultrasound” (sorry NARAL, but it was funny). However, this post isn’t about last nights ads — if you want to see the top 5, check out USA Today’s list here. No, this post is really

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love The Art Institute. From their charming collection of Modern Art to the always enjoyable Thorne Miniature Rooms, this amazing assortment of wonderful works is a true gift for anyone who visits. But what truly makes this institute a perfect place to spend your afternoon is the

This past Fall I stumbled upon a really good book about a drunk girl who loses her job and rides the train downtown every day just so her roommate won’t ask questions. Granted that doesn’t sound too entertaining, but once this girl sees something troubling from the train, her curiosity and worries take her down

It was a Tuesday, which is when most of my Kick A Rock memories happen because Tuesdays are the day we meet. Nonetheless, our brainstorm  for the evening took us down a path of reminiscing about funny commercials from our youth. Well, thanks to Tony, he reminded us all just how funny this Sprite commercial

Let’s face it, most people don’t even know what their city’s flag looks like. But, if you’re ever in Chicago, you can’t help but see that symbol of beauty proudly wave everywhere from buildings and bridges to bars and barbershops. Hands down it has to be one of the most beautiful flags ever created. But,