When I arrived at the ChicagoNow “blathering” (blogger gathering) at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn Thursday night, I expected a night full of comedy and cheers. Sure enough, ChicagoNow bloggers Scott King, Patrick O’Hara, and Dale Zawada delivered – assisted by guest comedians Jacob Williams and Fritz Nothnagel. The audience heard about topics ranging from domestic disputes… Continue reading Catholics, kleenex, and komedy: a blathering for the ages
Category: Events Around Town
Christians, Conflict & Chick-fil-A
For those unfamiliar with the Chick-fil-A conflict that’s come up over the past month that has likely led to the company’s vice president of PR going home to Jesus (here’s more on Don Perry’s death July 27), here’s the rundown: Chick-fil-A owner Dan Cathy recently stated that he supports “traditional family marriage,” which many opponents… Continue reading Christians, Conflict & Chick-fil-A
Lunchables & harmonicas: a lesson from the homeless in Evanston
Yesterday afternoon, I approached my local CVS store to pick up a CTA pass. Just as I grabbed the door handle, I swung my head to the right to see a homeless man sitting on a crate outside the door. Before I could look away, he called after me – “Hey! Lady! Would you mind… Continue reading Lunchables & harmonicas: a lesson from the homeless in Evanston
Willow Creek’s Lakeside Baptisms – June 24, 2012
Hundreds gathered Sunday at 67 E. Algonquin Road in South Barrington for an event of epic proportions – Willow Creek Community Church’s lakeside baptisms. “This is a monumental event for our church,” pastor Bill Hybels said. “Many of us will go into the water. The most important part is that we put you way under… Continue reading Willow Creek’s Lakeside Baptisms – June 24, 2012
3 Reasons Why I Got Baptized Again
This Sunday, I’m getting baptized at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, perhaps with hundreds of other church-going participants. I am super excited to be a part of this experience, and there are a few questions I want to address here for friends, family and acquaintances who are interested in learning more about my… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I Got Baptized Again
Princess Diana : “A Celebration”
Princess Diana was always someone I admired, but never someone I knew more about than the fact that she was royalty in England. After visiting “Diana: a celebration,” an award-winning traveling exposition showcasing the Princess’ accomplishments throughout her life, I understand why she was so important. When she died in that fateful car crash in… Continue reading Princess Diana : “A Celebration”
Jesus loves you!
A moment of inspiration spotted today on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, outside the Medill School of Journalism. A great reminder outside of the Sunday school classroom, that: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so!” “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that… Continue reading Jesus loves you!
WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?
This weekend, I will be attending Second Glass’ “Wine Riot” at Union Station in Chicago. According to the press release, this event will be “two parts education, one part revolution,” and I am very much looking forward to “travelling from the Loire Valley in France to the depths of Germany,” though I have only one… Continue reading WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?
Pay it Forward
Today, I needed to mail a package. So I drove to the post office, got out of the car, and realized I had left all of my spare change at home. After I had sighed, scuffed my feet on the pavement and been all angsty with myself, I trudged over to the parking meter where,… Continue reading Pay it Forward
Gettin’ down & dirty for Jesus
Yesterday, a friend and I participated with over 3000 fellow Chicago citizens in a 5K at the Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run / Obstacle Series in Gilberts, Illinois. It was a 3.7 mile course full of hills, muddy terrain and militaristic obstacles including a wooden climbing wall, mud pits, cargo nets and ladder walls… Continue reading Gettin’ down & dirty for Jesus