Parade-time in Chi-town!

Parade-time in Chi-town! Had a great time -- ran into a bunch of old friends! P.S. Happy to see they're generous with the signs, flags and other paraphernalia :-)

Old Hang-out in West Berlin Getting New Street-Name …

Going from well-known (and well-remembered) 'Manteuffel Strasse' to 'Audre-Lorde-Strasse' -- named after Audre Lorde (link)

Goal of an Academic Research Librarian

Goal of an Academic Research Librarian: Teach the student how best to use the library's online research tools (article coming out) ...

My Interview on Dance Music by NPR

Wow, more than 20 yrs since this wonderful interview by NPR host Steve Inskeep on my thoughts (and experience) regarding dance music. Steve, Thank You! Thank You! [link]

Chicago Reader Back to Being a Weekly -- Nice!

Wow, the ChicagoReader announced that they're back to publishing once a week -- and that's once a week in print! All I can say (while sending them a contribution) is: nice!!!

Chicago Blues Festival - Day 3

Chicago Blues Festival - Day 3. Hung out at the Pritzker Pavilion. Great music! Set ended with Buddy Guy.

Audience shot ... (Note, it was somewhat early; As time went on, seats filled up -- all of 'em.)

So Pretty, Pretty Green!

Walking down the streets of Chicago -- it's so pretty, pretty green!