The Death of Clerks Star Lisa Spoonauer

The Death of Clerks Star Lisa Spoonauer
In the same week we lose Soundgarden’s Chis Cornell, Lisa Spoonauer one of the stars of the cult movie Clerks also passes. For those of us coming of age in the mid 90’s it’s a cruel wakeup call that we aren’t in our 20’s anymore. Lisa played the iconic Caitlin Bree in 1994’s breakout hit Clerks directed... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 24, 2017 at 9:01 pm • 

Black Hole Sun: The Loss of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell

Black Hole Sun: The Loss of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell
Hearing that Chris Cornell died the other day was sad, I’m a huge fan of Soundgarden and especially their 1994 hit “Black Hole Sun”, it defined my time at DePaul University and remains one of my top ten favorite songs. That psychedelic video, Cornell’s searing vocals and wailing guitar are infectious and have got me... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 19, 2017 at 10:53 pm • 

The Lost Art of Personal Landscaping

The Lost Art of Personal Landscaping
This past weekend I was visiting with my in laws and my father in law was cutting the grass, pretty normal right? Actually pretty rare. I walked around his upper middle class neighborhood with my son, my mom, my wife and her family to go to the park and saw no less than six professional... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 18, 2017 at 10:22 pm • 
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Why Cornell Drive Matters

Why Cornell Drive Matters
I have been a fan of Barack Obama since 2004. I unapologetically have supported him (and though maybe didn’t like everything he did), you have to remember for many of “us” that look like him, he represented us in an office many of us never thought we see one of us. I also love the... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 16, 2017 at 10:12 pm • 

The Legacy of My Grandmother: "Momma Nan"

The Legacy of My Grandmother: "Momma Nan"
On this Mother’s Day weekend I need to give credit to a woman who lead our family with strength, faith, love & devotion. My grandmother Nannie Scott, was a matriarch, she’s been gone 20 years this past February but her words still lead me. She had sayings like “Just keep on living”, when you asked... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 11, 2017 at 10:48 pm • 

Why I Love Buicks

Why I Love Buicks
So I mentioned last week I bought a vehicle, it’s a preowned Buick Enclave SUV, smooth riding, powerful and sweet ride but my love of Buicks is in the fiber of my being and is a life long love affair, let me explain. When I was born my father had a 1972 Buick Electra 225... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 8, 2017 at 10:11 pm • 
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What To Do When You Buy A Car

What To Do When You Buy A Car
So I recently bought my 10th car (yeah I’m a car guy), and every purchase is different but I’ve learned a lot in buying cars (good & bad), and use those experience the next time I’m buying a car. So for this one I had used two different apps to find cars (Cars.com & Car... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 3, 2017 at 9:35 pm • 

What To Do When Your Check Engine Light Comes On

What To Do When Your Check Engine Light Comes On
No one likes to see the check engine light come on (maybe unscrupulous mechanics do), and when it does please don’t ignore it. It could be as simple as your gas cap is loose or needs replacing or that you have serious engine issues. Many reputable shops will diagnose the check engine light for free,... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
May 2, 2017 at 9:49 pm • 

Should The Chicago Bears Draft Joshua Dobbs?

Should The Chicago Bears Draft Joshua Dobbs?
I have been a University of Tennessee Volunteers football fan since 1993, the year I applied and they accepted me to their university. I opted stayed home to attend DePaul University but since then I have bled orange when it comes to college football. The Chicago Bears badly need a quarterback (and I know they... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
April 23, 2017 at 10:52 pm • 
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Three Years Since I Lost My Father

Three Years Since I Lost My Father
Easter is a tough holiday now, because it was the day after Easter (April 21st), I lost my dad back in 2014. That Easter Sunday my mom, my brother and my wife along with myself made two trips down to Mercy Hospital on the Vitas hospice floor to visit with my dad. One in the early... Read more »
By Charles W. Johnson,
April 19, 2017 at 9:36 pm •