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Kevin Hickey: White Sox Nation Loses One Of It's Own

One of the first times I met Kevin Hickey he ripped on me. And I mean ripped on me. As only Kevin could in his unfiltered take no prisoner’s style. When I heard of his passing on Wednesday it brought back memories from almost 20 years ago when we worked for the Baysox, the AA... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
May 18, 2012 at 8:06 am
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Stop Wishing Me A Happy Mother's Day

Mother’s Day makes me cringe. Not because of the day itself but because random people will wish me “Happy Mother’s Day” all day long. It’s irritating. I realize that as a woman of a certain age it’s easy to assume that I have children.  That there are war stories of running down children, changing diapers... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
May 13, 2012 at 9:57 am
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Has Patrick Kane Become The New Kyle Farnsworth?

When word leaked out about Patrick Kane’s Wisconsin weekend exploits, I started to get annoyed—but not for the reasons that you would think. My initial reaction was leave the kid alone.  Haven’t any of you haters been 23 before? I remember 23 vividly (kinda). I thank God everyday that social media and cell phone cameras... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
May 11, 2012 at 8:14 am
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In Anticipation of NATO---The Dread Is Building

Is it me, or is anyone else dreading this NATO foolishness? When the President comes home to check his mail the city is on lock down. Now multiply that by 49 other heads of state along with an anticipated 35,000 protestors and secure zones; it’s a perfect storm of gridlock for the average Chicagoan. In... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
May 6, 2012 at 12:35 pm
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A NATO Primer: 10 Facts That You Should Know From School But Forgot

I’m sure you knew that the N.A.T.O Summit will be on our doorstep May 19th through the 21st. Much talk has already begun about how challenging the average Chicagoan’s life and commute will be for that weekend; but how much do you really know about N.A.T.O.?   1. What does N.A.T.O. stand for? North Atlantic... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 30, 2012 at 8:18 pm
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Squirrels: My Dreaded Garden Foe

As an urban container gardener, squirrels are my sworn enemy. I’m sure any neighbor within earshot can hear me loudly swearing at any squirrel on my front or back porch. I hated the way they destroyed my hard work in the past by burying their scavenged foodstuffs in my containers.  Littering both my front and... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 30, 2012 at 10:11 am
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Prom Dresses: Schools Have To Enforce Standards Because Parents Won't

With all due respect to my blogging sister Jenna over at High Gloss and Sauce,  someone  should be policing prom fashion because clearly some parents have fallen down on the job. And if that someone happens to be a principal, dance chaperone or other duly appointed  adult it doesn’t make them skeezy; it makes them... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 29, 2012 at 7:49 am
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Urban Greening: Guerilla Gardening In Woodlawn

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Some of my industrious and wonderful neighbors created these  garden beds from a neighborhood lot that’s been sitting vacant for some time. The land may belong to the city as they’re the ones who cut the grass in the summer. What used to be a place where homeless people camped, residents let their dogs run... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 25, 2012 at 8:20 am
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Buying Unmentionables: Guys, *NOW* I Get It!

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Gentlemen, I owe you an apology. I will never again mock your reluctance to go to the store and buy feminine hygiene products. Never again will I think you’re just being foolish when you don’t want to be seen with a box of tampons in your hands. I now understand what you’ve gone through. Substitute... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 16, 2012 at 5:10 pm
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Fake Comcast Scam Alert

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Per the 5th ward Alderman’s office, individuals claiming to represent Comcast have been circulating through Woodlawn conducting surveys.  It is believed that these “surveys” are simply a vehicle to gather personal information and possibly a household’s schedule. As with any unsolicited vendor, be careful.  Do not voluntarily give away any information about yourself or your... Read more »
By Woodlawn Wonder,
April 11, 2012 at 6:32 am
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