“We never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.” Today's quote is credited to Dr. Seuss.
Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh and Mr. Rogers sure did give our age group a good philosophical base.
Today’s grabber section is Last call, Norm, a tip of the cap to George Wendt, the actor who played the lovable barfly on Cheers. Wendt was one of our own, hailing from the Beverly neighborhood right here in Chicago. He’ll be missed.
Tuesday night, I had a cheeseburger with George at Shanahan’s and an ice cream at the Polar Bear. We sat at the same booth where, as a toddler, George split his head open walking across the bench between his parents. He took a tumble and cracked his noggin on the corner of the table. Blood everywhere, it left a scar that has faded through the years. Somehow that table's seen it all...
...parades, first dates, Mardi Gras', Bear games, family lunches, rehearsal dinners, and dear friendships. That spot has watched George and his siblings grow up. It has been my "go to" for thirty-five years. Next week is Crawfish Fest.
There was a time I was Norm at Shanahan’s. I’d walk in and hear, “Jumbo!”
It’s another rainy hump day here in Chicagoland. Sunrise is officially at 5:25 a.m., but the clouds will keep it hidden. That’s alright, we can make our own sunshine baby!
Let's move forward. Share some love. Spread some gusto. The long weekend is just around the corner. Soon we will hear the roar of thirty-three race cars...
