I look at today’s quote and think about something my Oldman often said to me when I had my tit in a ringer.
"A man can make a horrible choice in a split second that could affect the rest of his life."
I was accused of being a racist over the weekend. George was explaining to me a trip he wanted to take on the CTA. He wanted to go to an area of Chicago that he hasn’t visited to take pictures on his film camera.
I told him that I was weary of the idea because the neighborhood wasn’t very safe. Hazel immediately jumped in and asked what made it dangerous.
Without pausing, I said it was a black neighborhood.
“You are a racist dad…..”
Now I’m backpedaling... trying to explain the difference between racism, prejudice, and stereotyping to a daughter who no longer wants to hear it. For now, I’ve become the Archie Bunker in her life.
Maybe it is time for my darling daughter to watch "Bad News Bears" and "Blazing Saddles' with her daddy?
We were all watching the Indy 500 together last weekend. The front row had a Jewish driver, a Japanese driver and a Mexican driver. I left the “walk into a bar” joke unsaid, but I sure thought about it.
I asked the Shepkids if they were racists and they all said "No!"
My job is done.... I might be Archie Bunker, but my offsprings are not... winning!
Today is National Hamburger Day. I don't go out of my way for these fancy restaurants that serve thirty-dollar gourmet burgers with a shit ton of crap on top of them.
Keep it simple and let the burger speak for itself. I don't need expensive mushrooms, with aioli and duck confit.
My favorite burgers are attached to memories. Take me down to 106th Street on the Eastside for a burger at Harmonies. I would love to go to Gossage Grill for a burger or Sauers or Comeback Inn. All are long gone.
My favorite burgers are still at places that are also tied to memories and are still open.
Parkys in Forest Park, BillyGoat, York Tavern, Top Notch on 95th, Hamburger Heaven in Elmhurst and The Cordial Inn on 31st Street.
What is your favorite Burger joint?
Wednesday isn't going to be a very nice day in Chicagoland. You'll need to chalk your own smile on the sun again today.
Maybe a medium rare burger with a slice of onion and tomato will cheer you up?
