Chicago, 1935 The marquee lights of the Tivoli Theatre glimmered in the rainy night as Evelyn hurried inside, her heels clicking on the wet pavement. She felt a thrill run through her as she entered the sumptuous lobby, all red velvet and gleaming brass. At 25, Evelyn still got a little starry-eyed at the cinema, … Continue reading Incandescent Love
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The Quintessence of Molly Quinn
Molly Quinn stepped through the revolving doors of the WBKB station, a sharp winter wind nipping at her heels. It was her first day as a television journalist and she was determined to make her mark. The newsroom bustled with activity - the clacking of typewriters, the distant chatter of the police scanner, cigarette smoke … Continue reading The Quintessence of Molly Quinn
My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 Directed by John Hughes Quick synopsis... Teenage Ferris convinces his entire school he's at death's door, then hits the streets of Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend for a day of fun. But the school's fed-up principal is determined to catch him and put an end to his field … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
A to Z Challenge – Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting 1987 Directed by Chris Columbus Quick Synopsis... When Chris agrees to baby-sit for the Andersons after her boyfriend stands her up, it's hardly the boring night she expected. Chris takes the kids along on an errand to downtown Chicago, but one flat tire leads to an outrageous all-night fiasco. Admit it... If Elisabeth … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Adventures in Babysitting
My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
The Fugitive 1993 Directed by Andrew Davis Netflix says... Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from custody after a train accident. But as he tries to find the real killer -- a mysterious one-armed man -- gung-ho U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard is hot on his trail. Knowing how long it actually … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
Go Home Again
The bus pulled into the station at exactly 7:03. The sun was long gone and the tiny town was lit by street lights and blinking traffic lights. Kathryn stepped off the Greyhound and closed up her jacket. She had forgotten how cold this place got on a January evening. She walked over to the side … Continue reading Go Home Again
The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I absolutely love the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. However, for years, I've questioned whether such a day could actually happen without the help of time travel. One of my bucket list items is to try and recreate the events of Ferris' ninth sick day. I just don't think it can be done. … Continue reading The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Confusing Middle 