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* What can you say that’s positive or uplifting today?
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:31 pm
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only 72 days until SPRING!!
Comment by 10th Ward Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:33 pm
13 days
Comment by Thanks Rich Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:33 pm
Good football playoff games this weekend. Go Bears!
Comment by "Old Timer Dem" Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:35 pm
The sun was shining earlier today. The ice is melting. I have much to be thankful for.
Comment by Dog Lover Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:36 pm
Sativa
Comment by WestBurbs Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:36 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
Comment by @misterjayem 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.
Comment by Sox Fan Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm
The market isn’t bad
Comment by Gohawks123 Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:38 pm
The Cleveland Baseball team gave up, and it’s white sox vs. twins now for the AL Central
Comment by Gohawks123 Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm
Im not in Springfield
Comment by NotRich Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm
It’s not yesterday
Comment by bhartbanjo 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.
Comment by Bruce( no not him) Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:39 pm
My father is healing well from a recent surgery, pretty happy about that.
Comment by Perrid Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:40 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?
Comment by AD Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:44 pm
The end is nigh
Comment by Socially DIstant Watcher 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.
Comment by Humboldt Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:44 pm
=Mike, is that you?=
Ha, no. But, congratulations?
Comment by Sox Fan Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:49 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.
Comment by Moi Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:50 pm
Out of state 83 year old parents got vaccine today. Thank God!
Comment by Visa Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:54 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.
Comment by Big Jer Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 2:59 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.
Comment by SouthSide Markie Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:01 pm
The “Art of Deal” is being revised.
Comment by Alphabet Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:02 pm
My very old dog wagged her tail when I said her name. She’s still with us.
Comment by Sir Reel Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:02 pm
Most of us won’t be ground up in a wood chipper.
Comment by Frumpy White Guy Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:05 pm
Hockey season starts next week.
Comment by Springfieldish Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:06 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.
Comment by KSDinCU Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:09 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.
Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:11 pm
The lines at the local Portillo’s are moving twice as fast as they did last week.
Comment by Dysfunction Junction Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:11 pm
… and our favorite blogger was thoughtful enough to divert our attention with this question of the day.
Comment by Dysfunction Junction Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:13 pm
Planet Earth does not seem to be falling into the Sun.
Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:24 pm
Cleveland traded its best player out of the division. This is great for the White Sox.
Comment by Eire17 Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:25 pm
Learn from and enjoy one day at a time.
Comment by 14th ward Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:25 pm
Life has a way of working out.
Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:26 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.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:28 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.
Comment by Cubs Win Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:29 pm
We had an associate that, along with her husband, 4 kids and two grandparents caught Covid 19. All have recovered and tested negative.
Comment by Back to the Future Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:30 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.
Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:32 pm
My younger son was accepted today to his first-choice college
Comment by Dave Dahl Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:33 pm
The sun will come up tomorrow. Have to continue to believe.
Comment by Pete Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:33 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.
Comment by Club J Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:35 pm
6 more days until the St. Louis Blues start the COVID-shortened season.
Comment by Justin Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:35 pm
Dry January survived yesterday…barely.
Comment by blue line Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:42 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
Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:47 pm
===Dry January survived yesterday…barely. ===
I hear ya.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:47 pm
My wife gets her second shot later today
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:48 pm
God is still in control.
Comment by littlehorse Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:49 pm
2021!
12 DAYS, 19 HOURS.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:49 pm
Hot chocolate and french bread. Warm and comforting.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:50 pm
Yeesh sorry. November 27, *1860* not 1960.
Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:50 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.”
Comment by Guy Probably Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:51 pm
Social media outlets responding to violence by suspending the instigators.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:52 pm
My NICU nurse daughter got the second dose of the vaccine.
Comment by Sweet Mama Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:52 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!
Comment by FrequentLurker Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 3:58 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
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:02 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.
Comment by flea Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:08 pm
I have a cat on my lap.
Comment by JoanP Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:14 pm
Medical cannabis - that’s uplifting in these May 30ish-feeling days…
Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:18 pm
Work ends in 30 minutes.
Comment by AnonymousFool Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:34 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.
Comment by walker Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 4:37 pm
The WHIP, Illinois’ best radio station, keeps introducing me to great music. Today it was Logan Ledger.
Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:01 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.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:03 pm
It’s all streaming now. And probably the one thing that’s gotten me through COVID with my sanity.
Comment by Quizical Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 5:09 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
Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Jan 7, 21 @ 6:54 pm
Ozone
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