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  • 05.11.2025

    The ultimate throne

    The ultimate throne

    Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet, America, is hitting the auction block at Sotheby’s, and it’s hard not to see the symbolism. From satire to social commentary, this absurd masterpiece reflects a culture polished on the outside and fractured within, where even a toilet can tell the story of a nation. Continue reading

    absurdity, arts & culture, Chicago life, satire, Social Commentary
  • 05.10.2025

    Row C

    Row C

    A night out at The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered demons on screen, and something far scarier off-screen. When the lights came up, Row C wasn’t just empty. It was X-rated. Forget popcorn and plot twists, nothing could prepare me for the horror of a public hookup on AMC upholstery. Continue reading

    arts & culture, life lessons, life stories, memoir moments, nostalgia, personal essay
  • 28.08.2025

    No One Noticed. Now, A Community and Its Families Are Shattered

    No One Noticed. Now, A Community and Its Families Are Shattered

    Two children are gone, and a community is shattered. Programs and laws matter, but nothing replaces parents who are fully present. Notice the signs, ask the hard questions, and be unafraid to be nosy. If we don’t, the world’s darkness will claim more young lives. Continue reading

    arts & culture, Chicago life, community stories, human connection, personal essay, relationships

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