Chicago's longest winter/spring

For the record, this has been the most sucky winter and spring in Chicago since I moved here in  1993. March, April, and May were pretty much overcast, rainy and cold for the most part. Tommorrow is going to be our first 80 degree day of the season.  Thank you Jesus!

American Idol Season 10

Well, the show finished with the culmination of Scotty McCreery taking the title.  I can confidently predict that runner up Lauren Alaina will have a far more successful career, and recording contract.  Also 3rd runner up Haley will do very very well in her career.  Sometimes its good to be the "odd man out" in these sometimes superficial television competitions.  If you're not the winner, you have a sooner opportunity to be your own free agent.  Look at the successes of post Idol runner ups....Jennifer Hudson....Daughtry....  Speaks volumes.