I know who's eating all the bird seed now and it's not the birds. This is the first time I've seen a squirrel in the hood since we moved here 4 years ago! Isn't he cute?
Monday, November 20, 2006
SQUIRREL AT THE FEEDER
I know who's eating all the bird seed now and it's not the birds. This is the first time I've seen a squirrel in the hood since we moved here 4 years ago! Isn't he cute?
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
CHRISTMAS CACTUS
This is a sure sign of Christmas coming. Our Christmas Cactus is blooming and it hasn't done that in YEARS! This isn't just one flower but 1 of 6 with many more buds waiting to open. I hope this is also a sign of the number of presents I'll get from Santa.
Monday, November 13, 2006
CATS AT THE GENESEE THEATRE
Last Friday my sister got tickets to go see Cats at the newly renovated Genesee Theatre in my 
hometown of Waukegan, Illinois. The musical was fantastic and my favorite scene was when the cat Grizabella sang Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous song, "Memory". Watching Cats at the Genesee Theatre made it all more memorable. The theatre first opened to the public in 1927 and closed it's doors in 1989. After sitting vacant for 12 years, the Genesee began its $23 million renovation. It now is a 115,000 square-foot, state of the art facility with a seating capacity of 2400 seats making it the largest venue of its kind in the region. This is truly the crown jewel of Waukegan and Lake County.
hometown of Waukegan, Illinois. The musical was fantastic and my favorite scene was when the cat Grizabella sang Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous song, "Memory". Watching Cats at the Genesee Theatre made it all more memorable. The theatre first opened to the public in 1927 and closed it's doors in 1989. After sitting vacant for 12 years, the Genesee began its $23 million renovation. It now is a 115,000 square-foot, state of the art facility with a seating capacity of 2400 seats making it the largest venue of its kind in the region. This is truly the crown jewel of Waukegan and Lake County.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
ONE EYED MONSTER ON SATURN
A freaky looking hurricane, about 2/3 the diameter of Earth, has been spotted hanging around Saturn's south pole. NASA's Cassini spacecraft has taking picturues of the monster storm which has winds up to 350 miles per hour and cloud tops between 20 and 45 miles high, or about 5 times taller than hurriane clouds on Earth. [Article]
Thursday, November 09, 2006
IT'S MARY'S BIRTHDAY!
Brad Pitt took a break from shooting his latest motion picture in India and flew into Chicago to wish Mary a very special birthday. Happy Birthday Mary! You are one lucky woman!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
MUTANT MELON HEADS
Renee from Didymops sent me this newspaper article about Mutant Melon Heads stalking the Cleveland Metro area. I just want to say that these these people are not scary or evil but quite peaceful and sincere. I have a very good friend who is a melonhead. They are people just like you and me... except for their big ole melon head. They deserve to be treated equally and with the utmost respect just like you and I. So the next time you see a melon head, turn to him or her and smile. They deserve it, just like my friend Juliano. I'm Lui5 and I approve this message. 
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Saturday, November 04, 2006
NEW WASHING MACHINE
Last weekend our old GE washer went kaput and this time it wasn't about me leaving the downy ball in the machine that did it. For those who don't know, I was blamed for breaking the last washing machine we had because I left an empty downy ball in the tub. Yeah, craaaazy. Anywho, I do believe there is some sort of conspiracy going on. If I recall correctly, last Saturday Brian said he really wanted a front-load washing machine. Then all of a sudden our washing machine breaks and we are at Best Buy the next day buying the new Whirlpool Duet Sport. Coincidence? I think not.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Trick or Treat ya'll! The meds have kicked in and I'm finally feeling better after throwing my freakin' back out from the Global Day of Service I participated in. I leave you now with some exclusive pics from the Halloween events at Moto. Hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween. 
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
GLOBAL DAY OF SERVICE
Today more than 9,000 fellow Motorola employees in 75 cities representing 40 countries took a half day off work to volunteer their services in their local communities as part of the company's first Global Day of Service. I volunteered my time at Busse Woods Forest Preserve where I cut buckthorn, pruned trees, mulched and cleaned up garbage throughout the preserve. 
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Snow In October
Yes, old man winter came a knockin' on my door this morning. The first snow of the season descended across the Chicago Metro area today. It was the heaviest early season snowfall in more than 121 years! I took some pictures of the snow from work and as you can see there was a nice coat of the white stuff on sidewalks, bushes and the tops of cars! Eeeks, what happeend to Fall? [Article]
Yes, old man winter came a knockin' on my door this morning. The first snow of the season descended across the Chicago Metro area today. It was the heaviest early season snowfall in more than 121 years! I took some pictures of the snow from work and as you can see there was a nice coat of the white stuff on sidewalks, bushes and the tops of cars! Eeeks, what happeend to Fall? [Article]
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Paris & Nicole Makeup
The planets must have been properly aligned this week because Paris and Nicole are finally friends again! The two were seen smiling at each other and text messaging on a bench outside a restaurant as they waited for their car. The world can now breathe a sigh of relief. [Article]
The planets must have been properly aligned this week because Paris and Nicole are finally friends again! The two were seen smiling at each other and text messaging on a bench outside a restaurant as they waited for their car. The world can now breathe a sigh of relief. [Article]
Monday, October 09, 2006
Sunday BBQ
This was a pretty chill weekend. On Saturday Roy came over and we watched scary movies into the wee hours of the morning. Freakin Brian came down during the scariest part of "Signs" and scared the sh*t out of us! Sunday we were supposed to go to the pumpkin patch with my sister and Marty but instead BBQ's and drank the whole day on the patio since it was nice out. We had a good ole fashion Mexican BBQ with arracherras and all the fixins. I will definitely be going on a diet over the next few weeks because the eating is OOC!
This was a pretty chill weekend. On Saturday Roy came over and we watched scary movies into the wee hours of the morning. Freakin Brian came down during the scariest part of "Signs" and scared the sh*t out of us! Sunday we were supposed to go to the pumpkin patch with my sister and Marty but instead BBQ's and drank the whole day on the patio since it was nice out. We had a good ole fashion Mexican BBQ with arracherras and all the fixins. I will definitely be going on a diet over the next few weeks because the eating is OOC!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
HARVEST MOON
This isn't quite the full moon that Mary from "All You Wanted To Know About Nuttin'" talks about in her blog but did anyone else notice how bright the moon was last night? If you did, it has to do with the Harvest Moon. The moon is actually 12 percent bigger than some of the other full moons this past year. Farmers in the past relied on this light to harvest their crops all night long. So if you get a chance tonight, look up into the sky and marvel at this spectacle. Super cool! [Article]
This isn't quite the full moon that Mary from "All You Wanted To Know About Nuttin'" talks about in her blog but did anyone else notice how bright the moon was last night? If you did, it has to do with the Harvest Moon. The moon is actually 12 percent bigger than some of the other full moons this past year. Farmers in the past relied on this light to harvest their crops all night long. So if you get a chance tonight, look up into the sky and marvel at this spectacle. Super cool! [Article]
LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL
This is why I want a Whirlpool washer and dryer. I meanz, how can you not want one after watching this mesmerizing commercial?
This is why I want a Whirlpool washer and dryer. I meanz, how can you not want one after watching this mesmerizing commercial?
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Severe Weather
Severe weather pounded the Midwest bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms late Monday evening across the entire Chicago Metropolitan. Glendale Heights reported nickel size hail and gusts of up to 50mph. More seasonable temperatures are expected in the latter half of the week as a strong cold fronts slips south across Illinois. From the Lui5 Weather Center, this is Lui5.
Severe weather pounded the Midwest bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms late Monday evening across the entire Chicago Metropolitan. Glendale Heights reported nickel size hail and gusts of up to 50mph. More seasonable temperatures are expected in the latter half of the week as a strong cold fronts slips south across Illinois. From the Lui5 Weather Center, this is Lui5.
Bloggers Unite 
The 1st Annual Bloggers Convention was held this past Sunday at Walker Brothers Pancake House, in Arlington Heights. Renee from Didymopping, Mary from All You Wanted To Know About Nuttin', Juliano from the now defunct The Correl, Brian from Tigger Please and myself were in attendance. Ok, ok, there really was no convention. We just decided to meet Mary for breakfast at THE best pancake house in the world. YUM!
The 1st Annual Bloggers Convention was held this past Sunday at Walker Brothers Pancake House, in Arlington Heights. Renee from Didymopping, Mary from All You Wanted To Know About Nuttin', Juliano from the now defunct The Correl, Brian from Tigger Please and myself were in attendance. Ok, ok, there really was no convention. We just decided to meet Mary for breakfast at THE best pancake house in the world. YUM! Sunday, October 01, 2006
Eating At Fado
Yesterday we headed downtown to eat at an Irish Pub called Fado. If you want good Irish food then this is the place. I had the corn beef sandwich, Jules and Brian had Fish & Chips and Renee had Chicken Pot Pie. After a few rounds of Strongbow, we headed out into the city to walk the food off. We walked through Milenium Park down to the Adler Planetarium and then back again. It was a perfect day to hang out along the lake. On our drive home we stopped at Oberweiss for some ice cream and a game of chess where Renee kicked Brian's ass clown.
Yesterday we headed downtown to eat at an Irish Pub called Fado. If you want good Irish food then this is the place. I had the corn beef sandwich, Jules and Brian had Fish & Chips and Renee had Chicken Pot Pie. After a few rounds of Strongbow, we headed out into the city to walk the food off. We walked through Milenium Park down to the Adler Planetarium and then back again. It was a perfect day to hang out along the lake. On our drive home we stopped at Oberweiss for some ice cream and a game of chess where Renee kicked Brian's ass clown.
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