Chicago Native Mugs

"I never thought I'd live to see the day!"

''...And defend the Constitution of the United States.' -- And now, I'd like to pardon the following Illinois politicians....'

'And this year's 'Inquisitive Learner Award' goes to...'

A guide to seasons in the North East

"There's got to be a better way to raise potatoes!"

'We may not agree on the stock market, but we're both Chicago fans.'

Carl Sandburg.

"All the way from the new home in Rye just so she can sniff our old doorman."

Accountant sings the blues

"These self-honking cars make it so much easier to focus on driving."

Spent Lockdown learning harmonica

Minnesota is the Healthiest State in our Country.

That was finch on trills, sparrow on chirps, chickadee on cheeps, and I'm nuthatch on whistles - Good night, everyone, you've been great!

'Hey, he's just some guy from the neighborhood -- and you know what Chicago neighborhoods are like!'

Yo! The Amboys!

Roadworks: Your City Thanks You!

Muddy Waters

"Good news - they named the cockroach as the official city insect."

Michael Jordan

'Will you knock it off. Your set wasn't that bad.'

Last Tango in Wisconsin

Native trees of lexington avenue

"I need a drum roll when I tell my parents I'm finally moving out and a rim shot when I tell them I was just kidding."

'Now relax and the doctor will begin your hearing test in just a moment.'

'Why do you always catch me playing air guitar, but never walk in here when I'm air studying?'

'After much pleading from his agent. Pavarotti eventually agrees to drop the banjo from his performance'

ahhh...peace and quiet...

"The school psychologist says that I'm totally stupid and free of any talent. Great, that's the best qualification to become a superstar!"

'Aye. I'm from Pittsburgh, mate. Ow'd ye know?'

Tennis as a Metaphor for the Tri-State Area

'I hate the bridge and tunnel crowd.'

Snake Charmer

"Hey, don't touch unless you plan to buy."

'You heard wrong -- I said I was FROM St. Paul.'

By the way, this route no longer features A Streetcar Named Desire. They replaced it with a Jitney Named Ennui. New Jersey Transit.