I was going to update a story I'd written many moons ago. It was going to be a spectacular, multi-media event, had I gotten around to it. But before I could, this happened.

I was scooped by the Chicago Tribune, who, despite yesterday's economic news and unfolding investigation of the Mumbai attacks, put that story on page 3 of Section 1. PAGE 3 of SECTION 1, not local news or human interest, but the fucking HEADLINE SECTION.

Clearly, they were so desperate to scoop me they lost control of their senses. Tribune, you may have won this time, but I will be back. Enjoy your success while you can, you arrogant bastards!

However, once again, the online version has no pictures. What good is a story like that without PICTURES??? It's in the print version. It's her in all her holiday glory. I'll take a picture later. I may have neglected several season's worth of her costume changes, including this year's Halloween spectacle with the strategically-placed pumpkins and last year's Christmasy-red slit skirt with the lights going up her dress, but I vow to you I WILL get a picture of this year's jingle bell-elf get-up.

In it's place, please enjoy the patriotic Fourth-of-July ensemble in its place, courtesy of this guy.



I will do my best to keep you updated on the newest and greatest from Downers Grove. When I get around to it.