https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAT27LhkQ-4
So I don’t really watch American Idol that much – I mostly know about the show from when Carrie watches it, or Best Week Ever.

But even I know that this guy is annoying and talentless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7da3iwxMUjU
This video was posted to YouTube last November. Given the season 3 finale of this past Sunday, it’s strangely prophetic.

500 W Monroe (2)
Originally uploaded by phule.

There’s a big fire in downtown Chicago today – not a whole lot of information yet, but thanks to Flickr, I was able to see some pictures.

I worked at 500 W. Monroe for several years, and my friend Jeff works there now. Our favorite diner, the …