it’s been almost 20 years since I worked in the restaurant industry. Last night i dreamt I was so far in the weeds with an ego-maniacal manager and a host staff seating back to back parties of 8 or more that i woke up sweating.

the stress is real…be kind, be patient, tip your staff.

interior of Wishbone Restaurant on Washington in Chicago IL with wooden chairs and tables, a counter with stools, and large windows letting in natural light is shown.

A larger regret, the only one from this trip, is missing out on the IRM.
We made a long drive to only find Google and Apple Maps did not align with the actual website.
please insert your own womp womp or no dogs allowed type sound effect here. #irm #trains #disappointment

Finds at the market. Ole eagle eye neofobia spotted these in a bucket off to the side of a table. We ended up paying $15 and both are in working order. A Revere Eye-Matic Ca-4 8MM camera A Norelco SC - 7759 electric razor.

Both from the mid 50’as and in working order. #vintage

A vintage movie camera with multiple lenses and a weathered exterior is placed on a brown surface against a plain wall.A vintage film camera is placed on a brown case, accompanied by various camera accessories and a yellow Kodak cleaning paper packet.A vintage electric razor with a coiled cord is placed inside an open, leather-lined case with the brand name Norelco on the lid.

Hard to believe it’s been 20 Years since Numero Group released Eccentric Soul: Mighty Mike Lenaburg exploring the funky underside of Pheonix AZ circa 1967-1980. I love that we have creative people out there doing creative things with other groups celebrating it. #funk #soul #numerogroup

Five men are standing in a group, wearing matching patterned shirts and light-colored pants, against a grass background. NUM011 is printed on the picture. CD Case which looks like the picture of a vinyl 45 record titled Loaded Back by Michael Liggins and The Super Souls is displayed in a brown paper sleeve inside a clear plastic case labeled Eccentric Soul: Mighty Mike Lenaburg.

In the early 1920’s we spent over 5 hours a day Cooking, Cleaning, Eating, or with Friends.
-in minutes -

  • Cooking ~75.72
  • Cleaning ~98.57
  • Eating ~70.72
  • Friends ~ 62.15

Vs ~ 2 hrs in2026

  • Cooking ~39.17
  • Cleaning ~32.92
  • Eating ~42.08
  • Friends ~10
    Via Data is Beautiful via Born in Space

Broadway Joe is still delivering

Well, that’s interesting…

Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents