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I'll Have Another. Dog, That Is.

I'll Have Another. Dog, That Is.
Meet Chester, the newest member of the Mighty Gauls. That makes four kids, two dogs and ten to twelve tropical fish for those of you scoring at home. Good times. I’m a dog lover, ever happy with my furry friends. And I have gained converts. If Tania, my wife, had visited a fortune teller or... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
May 25, 2012 at 8:44 pm
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NATO Chicago 2012: 5 Things To Protest

NATO Chicago 2012: 5 Things To Protest
It’s NATO time. World leaders are heading to Chicago for a summit and experiencing our great city from a plastic bubble. NATO time means protest time, with an estimated 20,000 demonstrators hitting the streets. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as President Obama’s Chief of Staff in 2008, famously said, “You never want a serious crisis to go... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
May 17, 2012 at 8:04 am
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The Avengers: 3 Reasons I'm Not Teaming Up With The Marvel Gang

The Avengers: 3 Reasons I'm Not Teaming Up With The Marvel Gang
This Friday marks the premiere of  Marvel Comics The Avengers, a film I’m confident will be a big hit. Just not in our house. I don’t know much about the film, other than it’s a cartoon with several superheroes who I’m sure will save the world from some form of evil within a couple of... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
May 3, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Michael Jordan Loves The Blackhawks. Big Deal.

Michael Jordan Loves The Blackhawks. Big Deal.
I caught Rick Telander’s column in today’s Chicago Sun times, which you can read here. Under the headline, “From graceful to disgraceful,” Telander rips Michael Jordan’s decision to attend the Chicago Blackhawks playoff game last Monday night, as well as a Cubs game yesterday.  In Telander’s view, Jordan should have been court side watching his... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
April 25, 2012 at 10:31 am
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Why I Blog

Why I Blog
“Why do you Blog?” The question was posed the other day on the ChicagoNow website. I quickly typed the first thought that came to mind. “Because I have something to say.” Seemed easy enough.  Then I got to thinking, and writing. I carry a composition book with me at all times, eagerly scribbling notes and... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
April 18, 2012 at 11:04 am
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In Golf The Real Masters Are The Caddies

In Golf The Real Masters Are The Caddies
I am not a good golfer. If you are a friend laughing at this I will take a moment for you to exhale, climb back into your chair, wipe the tears from your eyes and continue reading. (cue the jazz interlude) Ok, I’m not THAT bad.  But I’m not good.  I have fun, don’t stress... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
April 8, 2012 at 8:54 pm
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I Am George Zimmerman

I Am George Zimmerman
It is impossible to consume news over the past week without hearing about the tragic case of Trayvon Martin, the young man who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain in Sanford, Florida . The case has sparked protests and calls for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Zimmerman, who to this... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
March 29, 2012 at 12:10 pm
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NCAA Sweet Sixteen: A Random Walk On The Wild Side

NCAA Sweet Sixteen: A Random Walk On The Wild Side
I just can’t. There was a time when I could sit for hours at a time and watch college basketball.  Now not so much. I remember being home from college one year and going to a friends apartment, a trashed, unfurnished (unless you count a couch, card table and a couple of mattresses) apartment.  We... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
March 19, 2012 at 10:10 pm
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Rod Blagojevich: Locked Up and Raw

Rod Blagojevich: Locked Up and Raw
On Thursday former Illinois Governor Rod “Blago” Blagoevich will swap his jogging suit for a jumpsuit as he heads to a federal pen in Colorado for the next 14 years. Blago is guilty of “conspiring” to sell Barack Obama’s senate seat.  I use the term “conspiring” loosely because three years and two trials have proven that, as a... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
March 13, 2012 at 3:14 pm
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Why I'll Never Win An Academy Award (Hint: My Eyes And Skull Are Too Small)

Why I'll Never Win An Academy Award (Hint: My Eyes And Skull Are Too Small)
The buzz continues for Oscar night.  Are you paying attention? If you have feel free to fill me in.  As much as I enjoy movies, the Academy Awards just aren’t my thing.  I usually take in something important on Oscar night like a Mannix marathon. That doesn’t mean the Oscars won’t be on in our house... Read more »
By Bill Gaul,
February 24, 2012 at 11:04 am
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