my grandmother, who turns 103 this summer and was born between the first and second waves of the ‘18 flu pandemic, received the covid vaccine this morning.
I must say, after yesterday’s horrible and despicable siege at the US capitol building. Listening to some Republican legislators speak during the debate of congressional objecting to the electoral votes. I felt relief and proud of this nation, in particular after hearing Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s floor speech.
===@misterjayem - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm===
What MrJM said!.
I am also very hopeful of what a Democrat controlled US Legislature can accomplish. It is a slim majority and I am not expecting grand accomplishments but some steps toward improving affordability of healthcare, jobs i.e. a national industrial policy, reducing inequality i.e. redistribution, and significant infrastructure improvements.
BUT the Dems better not blow this opportunity to help the working class or else in 2 years (the next Congressional elections) or 4 years (the next President election) the next “Trump/Mitch McConnell” will be much worse.
This morning, the sun came up. The tide was on time. And the Constitution prevailed. The true winner of yesterdays events, it came out unscathed after being attack.
If that’s not enough for you, then remember that it’s only about another 6 weeks until pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training.
I am thrilled about the Georgia Senate wins, and hopeful that the near-even split in the Senate might lead to productive collaboration rather than paralyzing standoffs. Maybe I’m a dreamer.
- Grandson of Man - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:11 pm:
Looking so forward to a new president and Congress, and a return to an America we have known all our lives prior to this president, one that honors the peaceful transition of power and rejects fascism and insurrection. Many of both parties stood up for our democracy and republic in the last two months. Can’t wait for our beacon to shine again in the world.
An old acquaintance I hadn’t spoken to in several years stopped by my office today. He wants to contribute and help raise funds (charitable donations…not political contributions) for an initiative to help college students so he wanted to talk about how to proceed. After talking through some of those details I asked what inspired him to do this. He shared that he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and has less than a year to live. He’s made the necessary arrangements to see that his family is provided for and come to terms with his fate but he wants to make sure he does something to help others before he’s gone. It was a very sobering reminder that there are still a lot of good people in our state, our country and our world.
- Back to the Future - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:30 pm:
We had an associate that, along with her husband, 4 kids and two grandparents caught Covid 19. All have recovered and tested negative.
I’m thankful for everyone on this page. Since the pandemic started and I’ve been home 90% of the time it’s helped from feeling like I’m alone all the time. Thanks Rich.
I found this when I googled “American experiment”:
“It has often been urged that with the increase of wealth and population our existing popular system of government would become impracticable, and that a great class would arise, of mere laborers, destitute of property, to whom the right of suffrage could not be safely entrusted. Our experience thus far does not give any countenance to this view.”
First day of second semester. Fully remote (for now…) A new student is in class. She drops this note in the chat: “my friends told me to tell you that you’re swag.”
We are now dealing with some deep, tough, systemic issues of critical concern to all Americans, driven by our own Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. We have the opportunity to lead the country with some of the potential legislation.
Maybe, just maybe we will have a year we can be greatly proud of.
I mourned the loss of The WHIP when they changed formats and didn’t realize that it had returned in its original form online. https://backlandradio.com/
Please contact me if you’re trying to find a writer for your website. You have some wonderful posts, as well as I think I would be a good asset. If you ever wish to hire a writer, I ‘d like to write some blogpost for your blog for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an email if interested. Thanks.
- 10th Ward - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:33 pm:
only 72 days until SPRING!!
- Thanks Rich - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:33 pm:
13 days
- "Old Timer Dem" - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:35 pm:
Good football playoff games this weekend. Go Bears!
- Dog Lover - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:36 pm:
The sun was shining earlier today. The ice is melting. I have much to be thankful for.
- WestBurbs - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:36 pm:
Sativa
- @misterjayem - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm:
Tuesday’s runoff elections were won by two unrepentant liberals.
A Black man and a Jewish man who were characterized as godless commies.
In Georgia.
Democrats don’t need to compromise their ideals to win.
– MrJM
- Sox Fan - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm:
Was able to provide a good reference for a former coworker who has been looking for a job, and i think its going to work out.
- Gohawks123 - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm:
The market isn’t bad
- Gohawks123 - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm:
The Cleveland Baseball team gave up, and it’s white sox vs. twins now for the AL Central
- NotRich - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm:
Im not in Springfield
- bhartbanjo - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm:
It’s not yesterday
- Bruce( no not him) - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm:
I’m positive that the worst is over. Of course, I’m also positive I could be wring.
- Perrid - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:40 pm:
My father is healing well from a recent surgery, pretty happy about that.
- AD - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:44 pm:
=== Was able to provide a good reference for a former coworker who has been looking for a job, and i think its going to work out.===
Mike, is that you?
- Socially DIstant Watcher - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:44 pm:
The end is nigh
- Humboldt - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:44 pm:
my grandmother, who turns 103 this summer and was born between the first and second waves of the ‘18 flu pandemic, received the covid vaccine this morning.
- Sox Fan - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:49 pm:
=Mike, is that you?=
Ha, no. But, congratulations?
- Moi - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:50 pm:
I must say, after yesterday’s horrible and despicable siege at the US capitol building. Listening to some Republican legislators speak during the debate of congressional objecting to the electoral votes. I felt relief and proud of this nation, in particular after hearing Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s floor speech.
- Visa - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:54 pm:
Out of state 83 year old parents got vaccine today. Thank God!
- Big Jer - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:59 pm:
===@misterjayem - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm===
What MrJM said!.
I am also very hopeful of what a Democrat controlled US Legislature can accomplish. It is a slim majority and I am not expecting grand accomplishments but some steps toward improving affordability of healthcare, jobs i.e. a national industrial policy, reducing inequality i.e. redistribution, and significant infrastructure improvements.
BUT the Dems better not blow this opportunity to help the working class or else in 2 years (the next Congressional elections) or 4 years (the next President election) the next “Trump/Mitch McConnell” will be much worse.
- SouthSide Markie - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:01 pm:
This morning, the sun came up. The tide was on time. And the Constitution prevailed. The true winner of yesterdays events, it came out unscathed after being attack.
If that’s not enough for you, then remember that it’s only about another 6 weeks until pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training.
- Alphabet - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:02 pm:
The “Art of Deal” is being revised.
- Sir Reel - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:02 pm:
My very old dog wagged her tail when I said her name. She’s still with us.
- Frumpy White Guy - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:05 pm:
Most of us won’t be ground up in a wood chipper.
- Springfieldish - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:06 pm:
Hockey season starts next week.
- KSDinCU - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:09 pm:
I am thrilled about the Georgia Senate wins, and hopeful that the near-even split in the Senate might lead to productive collaboration rather than paralyzing standoffs. Maybe I’m a dreamer.
- Grandson of Man - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:11 pm:
Looking so forward to a new president and Congress, and a return to an America we have known all our lives prior to this president, one that honors the peaceful transition of power and rejects fascism and insurrection. Many of both parties stood up for our democracy and republic in the last two months. Can’t wait for our beacon to shine again in the world.
- Dysfunction Junction - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:11 pm:
The lines at the local Portillo’s are moving twice as fast as they did last week.
- Dysfunction Junction - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:13 pm:
… and our favorite blogger was thoughtful enough to divert our attention with this question of the day.
- Dotnonymous - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:24 pm:
Planet Earth does not seem to be falling into the Sun.
- Eire17 - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:25 pm:
Cleveland traded its best player out of the division. This is great for the White Sox.
- 14th ward - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:25 pm:
Learn from and enjoy one day at a time.
- Dotnonymous - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:26 pm:
Life has a way of working out.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:28 pm:
=== What can you say that’s positive or uplifting today?===
An unexpected kind word.
Give it. You’d be surprised how good it makes you feel, make a difference to someone’s mental health.
Make a difference.
- Cubs Win - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:29 pm:
An old acquaintance I hadn’t spoken to in several years stopped by my office today. He wants to contribute and help raise funds (charitable donations…not political contributions) for an initiative to help college students so he wanted to talk about how to proceed. After talking through some of those details I asked what inspired him to do this. He shared that he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and has less than a year to live. He’s made the necessary arrangements to see that his family is provided for and come to terms with his fate but he wants to make sure he does something to help others before he’s gone. It was a very sobering reminder that there are still a lot of good people in our state, our country and our world.
- Back to the Future - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:30 pm:
We had an associate that, along with her husband, 4 kids and two grandparents caught Covid 19. All have recovered and tested negative.
- Lefty Lefty - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:32 pm:
My family and friends have been relatively unscathed by the pandemic.
The American experiment continues. Many of us weren’t too sure of this over the past few months.
- Dave Dahl - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:33 pm:
My younger son was accepted today to his first-choice college
- Pete - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:33 pm:
The sun will come up tomorrow. Have to continue to believe.
- Club J - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:35 pm:
I’m thankful for everyone on this page. Since the pandemic started and I’ve been home 90% of the time it’s helped from feeling like I’m alone all the time. Thanks Rich.
- Justin - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:35 pm:
6 more days until the St. Louis Blues start the COVID-shortened season.
- blue line - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:42 pm:
Dry January survived yesterday…barely.
- Lefty Lefty - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:47 pm:
I found this when I googled “American experiment”:
“It has often been urged that with the increase of wealth and population our existing popular system of government would become impracticable, and that a great class would arise, of mere laborers, destitute of property, to whom the right of suffrage could not be safely entrusted. Our experience thus far does not give any countenance to this view.”
New York Daily Tribune, November 27 1960
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:47 pm:
===Dry January survived yesterday…barely. ===
I hear ya.
- OneMan - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:48 pm:
My wife gets her second shot later today
- littlehorse - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:49 pm:
God is still in control.
- Chicago Cynic - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:49 pm:
2021!
12 DAYS, 19 HOURS.
- Amalia - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:50 pm:
Hot chocolate and french bread. Warm and comforting.
- Lefty Lefty - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:50 pm:
Yeesh sorry. November 27, *1860* not 1960.
- Guy Probably - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:51 pm:
First day of second semester. Fully remote (for now…) A new student is in class. She drops this note in the chat: “my friends told me to tell you that you’re swag.”
- Wensicia - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:52 pm:
Social media outlets responding to violence by suspending the instigators.
- Sweet Mama - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:52 pm:
My NICU nurse daughter got the second dose of the vaccine.
- FrequentLurker - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:58 pm:
Presumably, Oscar is doing well and providing Rich with very welcome relief. Today would be made better with a picture of Oscar, just saying!
- Ducky LaMoore - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:02 pm:
Family healthy and (generally) happy. As much as adversity, both real and self-created, tries to way us down, it is still a great day to be alive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwCc5uqJv4
- flea - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:08 pm:
I observed 2 bald eagles in the trees around the pond this morning. that was very uplifting and I’m taken it as an omen 2021 is a turnaround year.
- JoanP - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:14 pm:
I have a cat on my lap.
- MakePoliticsCoolAgain - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:18 pm:
Medical cannabis - that’s uplifting in these May 30ish-feeling days…
- AnonymousFool - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:34 pm:
Work ends in 30 minutes.
- walker - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:37 pm:
We are now dealing with some deep, tough, systemic issues of critical concern to all Americans, driven by our own Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. We have the opportunity to lead the country with some of the potential legislation.
Maybe, just maybe we will have a year we can be greatly proud of.
- Quizzical - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:01 pm:
The WHIP, Illinois’ best radio station, keeps introducing me to great music. Today it was Logan Ledger.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:03 pm:
===The WHIP===
Glad to hear it’s still on the air. Bill Brady bought a piece of it years ago. I didn’t think it would survive.
- Quizical - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:09 pm:
It’s all streaming now. And probably the one thing that’s gotten me through COVID with my sanity.
- @misterjayem - Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 6:54 pm:
I mourned the loss of The WHIP when they changed formats and didn’t realize that it had returned in its original form online. https://backlandradio.com/
Great news.
– MrJM
- Publius - Friday, Jan 8, 21 @ 1:53 am:
Ozone
- Rodrigo Koener - Wednesday, Jan 20, 21 @ 5:54 am:
Please contact me if you’re trying to find a writer for your website. You have some wonderful posts, as well as I think I would be a good asset. If you ever wish to hire a writer, I ‘d like to write some blogpost for your blog for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an email if interested. Thanks.