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Oh, and I forgot to mention: I am a Cubs fan, but less so than I used to be. In 2003, as I'm sure the HBO documentary shows, they came within 5 outs of making the World Series. Then a fan reached for a foul ball, the outfileder blew his cool thinking it cost them an out (it may have, but maybe not)....

Thanks for the update on Palmolive Building. I do seem to remember reading about it turning into a residential building. It's amazing how many downtown office buildings are converting to residential. Several on Michigan Avenue overlooking Millenium Park. It's also amazing that there are so many peop...

Hi Lemon - good to hear from you again! Yes - the twin high rises by the river are known as MArina City; pretty old now (built in the 60s I think) but when they first opened they were considered "futuristic". There have been a couple of moies that showed cars driving off one of the lower floors (whc...

Let's see - she wants to thought of for things other than her sex appeal - and then poses in "come-hither" garb and cleavage baring get ups. What part of "when men see these types of poses and get-ups, the brain is not part of the equation for either the man or woman" does she not understand? I've s...

I know several people on this board are definitely NOT (American) football fans, but I am - and I'm very pumped up for this Sunday night's nationally televised game between last year's NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears - to be played in Chicago. (7:00pm Central Time, NBC). Both tea...

"It really was the most fabulous day of my life, and I don't expect that it will ever be topped." What a wonderful feeling! It makes me recall a line from the movie "Hello Dolly", where after a great day in New York one of the characters says: "Even if I should be a ditch digger for the rest of my l...

Sounds like you had a great time. Were you close to Ground Zero? How was the weather? I'm glad you took some time out for yourself after all you went through with the estate. Thanks for posting the pictures - it really gives a flavor of authentic NY (I've never been there except to drive through, bu...

Thank you so much Ith for the very wonderful sentiments you expressed. Thanks Bob for your kind words as well. The concept of medication is not one I would consider lightly, nor would I do that without the appropriate research. I appreciate the words of caution. Not sure if our counselor would consi...

“Reaching for the brass ring” is a great analogy. Sometimes you just can’t quite get it. It’s there, but just out of reach. And then you realize that the ride is coming to an end and it’s too late. Of course, you can always take another ride and try again. But maybe the last ride made you too dizzy ...

"Then the question is: is this acknowledgement by Bob enough to make her happy as she clearly is as they part and she disappears into the crowd? It's possible, and yet I don't know what someone could say in ten seconds to mollify the heart of someone who really felt a strong attraction." Whatever it...

I don't know if anyone realizes this, but this site is listed under the "related sites" section of the Wiki article about Lost in Translation. I just happened to look up their article on the film out of curiosity (needs work in its interpreation, imo - kind of "gets it" though.)

Thanks, Congruous. I appreciate that very much.

Welcome to our little corner of cyberspace! I never get tired of reading people's reactions to this amazing film. You're not "late to the party" at all. I know a lot of people who have posted on here regularly still lurk from time to time. You capture the essence of the film very well - continue to ...

I’ve posted from time to time about my “Charlotte” incident and attempts at rectifying shortcomings in my marriage. For anyone who might wonder how this is going (since it started well over a year ago), here is an update. Counseling is a very slow process – and yet that shouldn’t be surprising, sinc...

Now it's MY turn to say those are very happy words for me to read! Fantastic! The place looks beautiful, and I think it was wise to pick a place without kids. While I've enjoyed every vacation we've had with our children - the fact is it's a very different atmosphere in a family freindly place. So i...

Thanks Ith, I really appreciate that. Yes, despite my venting above, there really has been a lot of solid progress in many areas. This has been a very abrupt and serious wake-up for my wife and she is adjusting. I am too - with the major question focusing on how/why I ever sat back and let it happen...

"My Girl / Get Ready / Can't Get Next To You" That was a medley of Temptations songs my HS Rock & Soul band did best. Wonderful memories over 36 years ago - we played at our Senior Farewell Dance; The kids had a "Soul Train" the length of the gym when we did Sly's "Want to Take You Higher". I still ...

Thanks Ith. And as Ith said, I can't just get out because it's been that long (31 years, actually 36 considering the time we seriously dated and were engaged.) Three children that love both of us - but are hurt seeing us go through this. Some good as come fromt his - my wife sees problems she has th...

Thanks for the well wishes. The deeper we get into this, the worse it seems to be. But we've almost gone too far to turn back - in my mind at least. I mean, we're actually coming to discussions of who we really are (as if that question can ever be answered without doubt) and then whether we really c...

Congratlations, Ith! That is GREAT news! I'm sure you are VERY relieved to have this behind you.

Any plans for a getaway with your husband to mark this milestone? You deserve one!