Author Archives: chicagolex

Chicago…Eat-Play-Love

Posted on October 12, 2010 by chicagolex

Being a Chicago resident I am always looking for things to do in my neighborhood. The Department of Tourism just came out with a booklet on all 75 neighborhoods and all the attractions in them. Take a look! http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/tourism/neighborhood_ebook.html

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This guy and I should start a blog together!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by chicagolex

After having a large and semi-comatose lunch, I stumbled on this article because I am trying to avoid doing actual work. This guy and I should start a “You know what really grinds my gears?” blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jim-taylor/i-dont-care-about-lebron-_b_721587.html

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For anyone who is bored of in-flight safety instructions…

Posted on October 4, 2010 by chicagolex

This should make your flight a little more interesting: http://www.popeater.com/2010/10/02/watch-hilarious-flight-attendants-dance-on-the-job-to-katy-perr/

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Books on tape…What is their deal??

Posted on September 30, 2010 by chicagolex

Since I haven’t had anything bothering me the past few months I thought I would go back to my original musings. You know what grinds my gears?? Books on tape. I mean what is their deal?? You have to spend … Continue reading →

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Fall Back

Posted on September 27, 2010 by chicagolex

With a little nip in the air it can only mean one thing, fall is here. This time of year most start to dread, because it means winter is just around the corner. It’s dark all the time and everyone … Continue reading →

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Fruitcake City

Posted on September 23, 2010 by chicagolex

As I was biking to work this morning listening to Van Morrison I saw a clown on stilts walking down Larrabee Street. He didn’t seem to be going anywhere in particular, I guess he just wanted to feel taller than … Continue reading →

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Is winter coming early?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by chicagolex

Looks like global warming is not on my side because it seems winter is coming early this year. That said, it got me remembering the time I went to Germany for Christmas one year. It was a family trip that … Continue reading →

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Who does this Paris Hilton creature think she is?

Posted on September 1, 2010 by chicagolex

You know what really grinds my gears?… Paris Hilton. In case you are not in the know with celebrity gossip, this no-talent-ass-clown who looks like she stole her hair weave from the cast of Fraggle Rock, recently got arrested on … Continue reading →

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Bay of Pigs? What is that, some kind of drink?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by chicagolex

I have always been intrigued to go to Cuba. It is a forbidden country which is even more tempting. I am like most people, when something is off limits then, I want it, I need it, I gotta have it! … Continue reading →

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Tips for Responsible Travels

Posted on August 17, 2010 by chicagolex

Over the years I would like to think I’ve been around the block. So I thought I would share a few travel tips from the blunders I made over the years. 1) Traveling with Kelly one time, she and I … Continue reading →

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