Advertisement:

Congratulations Graduate! Rock on with your Bad Self ♫

Thumbnail image for 'Congratulations Graduate! Rock on with your Bad Self ♫'
These lyrics by Brendan James speak volumes about throwing caution to the wind and taking that leap.  If I could sing a commencement address, this is what I would sing to you.  Find your passion.  Do the brave thing.  Take the road less traveled.   Good luck, young’uns.   Go get ‘em. Leave your worries... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
May 23, 2012 at 6:08 am
• Leave a comment

They're Ba-ack! ...French and Farmer's Markets Along the UP-West Line

Yesterday Tom Skilling reported on Garry Meier’s WGN afternoon radio show that the last 6 months have been sunnier and warmer than normal.  I can’t remember the detailed stats Tom rattled off, but it has been YEARS since we have had this nice of a spring season.  (Spring in Illinois usually lasts an hour and... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
May 17, 2012 at 10:38 am
• Leave a comment

Marcel's for Mother's Day

Marcel’s Culinary Experience is a GREAT store.  It is a candy store for cooks.  I stumbled upon it a few months ago while shopping in Glen Ellyn.  It is just a short walk from the Metra train.  (Less-than-a-block short.)  I love all of the gadgets and kitchen items they sell, but what I was most... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
May 9, 2012 at 6:05 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Payphone ~ Collin McLoughlin

Thumbnail image for 'Payphone ~ Collin McLoughlin'
When is the last time you saw a pay phone?  Try to find one.  I dare you. One of the latest hits from Maroon 5 is great as it is, but Collin McLoughlin covers, remakes, changes-up it up to make it his own unique work.  His smooth silky voice is what makes his versions so easy to listen to... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
May 9, 2012 at 8:47 am
• Leave a comment

It's Spring! Get Moving on the Illinois Prairie Path

It's Spring! Get Moving on the Illinois Prairie Path
I live as close to the train station as I live to the Illinois Prairie Path.  I feel very fortunate to have both.  The path is a nicely maintained slice of nature through the busy western suburbs.  It is a shortcut to downtown Wheaton for me, but it is really so much more. The 61 mile... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
May 2, 2012 at 5:41 pm
• Leave a comment

From Teacher to Student: A Parent's Transition

image.attributes.post_excerpt
The transition is a slow one. It starts with “Can you help me turn on this TV? The screen is blue.” They push a button on the remote, remark about how it was like that for the video game being played last night, and off they go. One day the teacher needs an opinion.  ”How... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
April 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Mat Kearney - Hey Mama

Thumbnail image for 'Mat Kearney - Hey Mama'
Happy Thursday!  Here is a song to help you muddle through today.  Take it easy, no hurry, it’s almost Friday, you’ll get there.
By Maureen Keegan,
March 8, 2012 at 2:18 pm
• Leave a comment

Go-Go-Go, Joe! ...Another Great CYT Performance

Go-Go-Go, Joe! ...Another Great CYT Performance
After watching Annie last weekend, I couldn’t stop thinking about the energy of the kids in that production and decided to go-go-go again this weekend to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Aurora CYT did not let me down.  Another fabulous performance from a cast of thousands.  Ok, maybe not thousands, but A LOT... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
February 19, 2012 at 12:06 am
• 4 comments

CYT: Broadway for Less without Compromise

CYT: Broadway for Less without Compromise
I have to give you some background on my musical history. I LOVE MUSICALS. LOVE them. (I have even subjected my spin class to a Broadway Spin on occasion.)  My love for them started in high school with being in high school musicals, then Spanish Club field trips at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, moved on... Read more »
By Maureen Keegan,
February 11, 2012 at 12:40 pm
• 9 comments
Advertisement:

Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up

Thumbnail image for 'Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up'
My latest musical find.  This song falls under the category of happy music.  If you need a boost, get out in the sun with this sound playing your ears…actually, this song will pick you up even if you’re inside and can’t get outside. The video is a grown up version of an awesome slip-n-slide, and... Read more »
By Patrick Keegan,
February 8, 2012 at 2:21 pm
• Leave a comment