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Last Dash to the Store – a Photo Essay

Last Dash to the Store – a Photo Essay

Previous post on the coronavirus: Eat to resist Covid-19 Chicago's shelter-in-place order started at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. I scurried out for a roasting pan at 4:00 p.m. This was my experience. And I'm kidding about this being a "photo essay." I'm no...

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My Life Hasn’t Changed Much YET

My Life Hasn’t Changed Much YET

My life hasn't changed much yet, even with all the restrictions on movement and gathering. I've canceled one of my book club meetings that was going to happen this Thursday (March 19), but that's about it. As The Detail Conductor I work from home, except for 15 hours...

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Chinatowns Everywhere Need Us

Chinatowns Everywhere Need Us

Ignorant Americans everywhere are avoiding their local Chinese restaurants, shops and neighborhoods because they're afraid of the coronavirus. In Chicago, Chinatown restaurants are suffering from as much as a 50% decrease in business. Why do they think every...

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