1.26.11 Michael's Shoe Repair

Gridley's not a bad dog. He's just a one year old and likes to chew things with appealing smells. And, 'somebody' left her closet door open.

1.25.11 Chicago Weather Forecast

I was listening to the car radio while running some errands today. The weather forecast sounded like a broken record--"today mostly cloudy and cold, tomorrow mostly cloudy and cold," etc., etc. It reminded me how much I hate Chicago winter weather.

1.22.11 "Win Win"

Tom McCarthy ("The Visitor" and "The Station Agent") directs this touching film about the "allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters." Giamatti's character, Mike Flahtery, is an struggling attorney and high school wrestling coash. Ryan plays Flaherty's wife. Set in New Providence, NJ where McCarthy grew up and wrestled on the New Providence team before going off to Yale drama school. Small picture. Great performances. See it.

1.11.11 Christina Taylor Green

John Green holds a photo of his wife and slain daughter, Christina Taylor, nine years young.

1.6.11 Post-Holidays Cartoon

I've often been struck with the remains of holidays cast-off at the curb side. I suppose it's ecologically correct but, somehow, sad. Here's a cartoon I just finished that looks ahead to the next holiday--Valentine's Day.

1.3.11 Fighter