Random thoughts

[phesina]

I saw it!

I heard on the radio yesterday that that really is happening: the cicadas are coming out after 17 years. I don't know any more about it.

[Alysser]

I got about 20 feet away from one of the Bald Eagles at work today, great experience and made a bunch of 4th graders extremely happy!

[Alysser]

I saw it!

I heard on the radio yesterday that that really is happening: the cicadas are coming out after 17 years. I don't know any more about it.

The Brood II Cicadas have already invaded in North Jersey, I haven't seen them yet! They are distinctly different from normal Dog Day Cicadas, and have red eyes. They leave there creepy exo-skeletons everywhere.

[cassiesmom]

I read in the newspaper that a company started selling T-shirts with "Chicago Stronger" printed on them, a take-off from the famous "Boston Strong". They quickly got complaints and stopped selling the T-shirts. They've said the profits from those shirts will be given to charity. I think that was the right action for them to take. What happened at the Boston Marathon was tragic, but many people responded quickly to help save others. There was a lot of strength shown in Boston that day and since. The company could have put "Sweet Home Chicago" or "Windy City" or something else on the shirts they sold in Chicago.

[phesina]

I read in the newspaper that a company started selling T-shirts with "Chicago Stronger" printed on them, a take-off from the famous "Boston Strong". They quickly got complaints and stopped selling the T-shirts. They've said the profits from those shirts will be given to charity. I think that was the right action for them to take. What happened at the Boston Marathon was tragic, but many people responded quickly to help save others. There was a lot of strength shown in Boston that day and since. The company could have put "Sweet Home Chicago" or "Windy City" or something else on the shirts they sold in Chicago.

I like "Sweet Home Chicago." I'll buy that t-shirt when I come to Chicago on the road trip!

[cassiesmom]

Thanks Phesina for starting this Canada Day thread,cloudy where we are,a little windy,no rain until around midnight into Tuesday.Having a Ham Steak cooked on the barbecue.

This sounds delicious, Barry! My dad got a new grill from the whole family for Father's Day. I should pick up a ham steak and a can of pineapple rings to put on the grill over the weekend. Thank you for the idea!