Archive for April 2013
Unemployment Stories: Crazy Rules
Did you know that if you’re on unemployment in the state of Illinois you need to make a minimum amount of money to be eligible for a second year of unemployment? Yes you should re-read that and no I’m not making that up. You need to make money in order to stay on unemployment. According... Read more »
Indoor Gardening With Fresh Herbs
It’s almost gardening time! While it’s still too chilly to plant outside, I have gone ahead and put down my indoor herbs. I potted two rosemary plants, basil & cilantro. Yesterday a friend gave me some mint she had divided so it isn’t in the picture. In a few weeks I should be enjoying some... Read more »
Why Would A White Person Move Into A Black Neighborhood?
Haven’t you ever wondered what motivates a white person to move into a black neighborhood? I have. As the weather breaks and long lost neighbors return to outdoor activities, I see my white neighbors and I start to wonder. I start to wonder about their personal story. I start to wonder how they found their... Read more »
Advertisement:
When You Refuse My Invitation Because Of My Neighborhood, I Take It Personally
I am acutely aware of where I live. I realize that the name Woodlawn doesn’t spring to most people’s minds when it comes to naming one of Chicago’s choicest neighborhoods. I know the south and west sides are awash in violence. And yes, some of that violence occurs in Woodlawn. As I’ve stated previously, I... Read more »
Gardening Time In Jackson Park
Growing Power had the Jackson Park Community Garden orientation this past Saturday and gardeners old and new came out to get their plots. The Growing Power staff had been hard at work preparing the garden’s beds and walk ways, as well as transplanting strawberry plants into a community plot for all to harvest and enjoy.... Read more »
Prom Season Is Upon Us
Prom Season 2013 is nearly upon us. As I passed by my local seamstress’ shop, I saw this offering in the window. Am I hopelessly traditional in my formal wear tastes or is avant garde all the rage on the south side this year? If you enjoyed this gallery, please join I Hate My... Read more »
Advertisement:
Is This What Should Have Happened To The Wilding Teens On Michigan Avenue?
Please be advised that the video below is graphic in nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. The young women above were disciplined by their father for allegedly taping and distributing “twerking” videos on Facebook. I know few fathers that would encourage their daughters to behave in such a manner. I know even... Read more »
-
Advertisement:
-
Advertisement:
“Like” me on Facebook!
Recent posts
-
Aretha Franklin's Funeral: Primer & Predictions »
Woodlawn Wonder on I Hate My DeveloperPosted August 31, 2018 at 9:52 am -
Why Do I Need To Buy Something To Use The Bathroom? »
Woodlawn Wonder on I Hate My DeveloperPosted April 22, 2018 at 3:30 pm -
A (Literal) Sign Of Confidence For The Obama Presidential Center »
Woodlawn Wonder on I Hate My DeveloperPosted January 7, 2018 at 3:32 pm -
Sweetened Beverage Commercials? There Are Better Ways To Impact African American Health Mr. Bloomberg »
Woodlawn Wonder on I Hate My DeveloperPosted September 29, 2017 at 2:47 pm -
Is Woodlawn Real Estate Development Finally Making A Comeback? »
Woodlawn Wonder on I Hate My DeveloperPosted September 3, 2017 at 11:21 am
Monthly Archives
- August 2018
- April 2018
- January 2018
- September 2017
- July 2017
- April 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
Latest on ChicagoNow
-
Catching up on what's been happening at the MLB level
from Cubs Den by Michael Ernst
posted today at 2:14 pm -
Salt in the Wound: Basabe's Injury With Updates on Burger, Burdi, and Dunning
from FutureSox by Mike Rankin
posted today at 1:01 pm -
Sunday events in Chicago's Northern Suburbs
from Show Me Chicago by Carole Kuhrt Brewer
posted today at 12:38 pm -
Rare Michael Jordan card sells for $350,100
from ChicagoNow Staff Blog by ChicagoNow Staff
posted today at 10:53 am -
Bernie Sanders, Don't Let Your Massive Ego Get In The Way!!!
from From the Recesses of My Mind by HHH Is My Hero
posted today at 10:31 am
Read these ChicagoNow blogs
-
Cubs Den
Chicago Cubs news and comprehensive blog, featuring old school baseball writing combined with the latest statistical trends -
FutureSox
Following the future stars of your Chicago White Sox. -
Some Chicago Improvisor
The opinions, creations, and insight of Robert Bacon.
Read these ChicagoNow Bloggers
-
H. Van Howe
from Pizza For Breakfast: -
Dennis Byrne
-
Kristin Wicks
from The Chicago Creepout:
Advertisement: