On this day
December 13
8 items, across every year
2024 2 years ago
2 posts
- Adorable sculptures whisper from museum corners
A ceramic hippo looking despondent. A tiny figure side-eyeing centuries of art. These are the museum treasures we need to see. Little Guys Tour: coming soon…
- Finding the perfect snowblower for seniors who love to clear their own driveway
EGO snowblower guide: plastic vs steel auger
2012 14 years ago
1 post
- Name changes: Willis, Macy’s, U.S. Cellular
Don’t call it Willis Don’t call it Macy’s Don’t call it U.S. Cellular But why? Gapers Block sells a five-pack of “Don’t call it that” buttons.…
2010 16 years ago
1 post
- Top song of November 2010: All I Want
My most listened-to song of October 2010 is Kate Earl’s “All I Want.” Available on Amazon and iTunes. Her last.fm page says, “Kate’s music has been…
2007 19 years ago
1 post
- Track the height of the Chicago River (and other rivers)
How high is the river near you? The U.S. Geological Survey has real-time water data! You can look up the past 31 days of water activity.…
2006 20 years ago
1 post
- A mile-long red carpet for Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
One of the great avenues of the world is missing something. A red carpet. Chicago’s Magnificent Mile has wonderful shopping, skyscrapers, historic buildings, and even horse…
2004 22 years ago
2 posts
- christmas card ideas
Here’s a bunch of different ideas i’m playing with for my 2004 christmas card. Bubble wrap (I have a lot left over from my halloween costume)…
- Leatrice’s Lessons: Part 3 of 4: Hot Color Combinations
A hot combination is to include brights into a palette of neutrals. Peach, toupe, pale mauve with rich brass and coppers. 2005 will see more bronzes…