of old friends and new beginnings

dispatched from the chicago bureau desk, le 27 aôut 2025

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weekly observations department:

I have recently left Lake Zurich, after four wonderful years, for a new apartment in South Elgin. Much closer to work – going back to a 10 minute drive is worth any cost, but I’m paying less monthly here too, so it’s a win in both columns. Cupcake is settling in well, and we’re familiarizing ourselves with the neighborhood – we’re finding it very nice so far.

Unfortunately, I did not pay attention to scheduling – we moved about 10 days before we leave the country for the better part of a month. Can’t win them all, but we could use a vacation at the end of the move. My car’s hit the big 100, but now that I’m down to driving 10 miles a day, it’ll go a lot longer, I suppose.

coups de cœur de la semaine derniére :

performance : Lara Fabian – Je suis de toi (Live at Laurent Gerra: L’anniversaire-Événement, France, 2025)
i’d listen to her sing me a phonebook

chanson : Lenaïg – Aussi simple que toi
j’voudrais juste être tranquille 🫠

article : O’Hare Airport’s long-awaited terminal design takes flight
i’ll believe it when i see it

éditorial : Nancy Faust Transformed the Sound of Baseball (Chicago Reader)
the finest to ever do it

meme :

à demain, chéries !