Been quiet around these parts. Good thing I'm moving and need to update everyone on where to find me! My new place is at
3303 South Aberdeen Street
Second Floor, Rear
Chicago, Illinois 60608
My new landlord, Jerry, is a hoot. He grew up in the neighborhood (Bridgeport, not Brightwood or whatever you thought it was, Mom) "with Richie Daley", but moved to the west side with his wife a few years ago. He still goes to mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, though, and helps take care of the dog at Emil's on the weekends. (That's where I met him. Just walking by one Sunday.)
He's a former cop, and "still knows a lotta guys pretty high up on the force" if I run into any trouble. They'll take care of it for me. He also drives a corvette and used to be a big hot rodder. I've only spent about two hours with him, but have at least a dinner's worth of stories already. Since he hopes he dies before I move out, hopefully I'll collect a lot more.
I have a sort of second bedroom, so come visit! Maybe I'll even talk Jerry into stopping by if you do.
