Random Thoughts...
** Is it just me, or does anyone else wonder why villages, counties, states etc. insist on putting signs in the road that say "bump"?
Why not just fix it?
** Is it just me or is a visit to Wal*Mart becoming a surreal experience?
** Speaking of Wal*Mart, is it just me or does anyone else think its strange that the anti-acids are next to -- and I am not making this up -- the "family planning" section. I guess if family planning fails, you need the anti-acids.
** I'm not saying the wait to check out at Wal*Mart take a while, but during a recent wait I think I could have:
-- Negotiated a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel
-- Brought peace and harmony to Lisa Stone and the BG village board
-- Developed a national Health Care program
-- Understood Rush Limbaugh
-- Found Helen Brach
-- Found Jimmy Hoffa
-- Seen the Cubs win the World Series. Oh wait, this was only one visit.
From this week's "Countryside" ...
Cover -- "Sgt. Scott York with the Buffalo Grove Police, jokes with a driver after giving him a candy prize..." First of all, it should be "York, a member of the BG police department..." Secondly, aren't the cops the ones telling people not to take candy from strangers? It says the BG police were posing at solicitors. Soliciting what? Never mind.
Speaking of solicitors, I'd like to know what ordinances are on the books about solicitors in the streets. Some look like misguided Good Humor sales rep and others claim they're collecting for the (fill in the blank) program that helps (fill in the blank). Got a 501-c on you?
Page 3 -- "Stone trades jabs..." Yawn, stretch, grab. These stories are becoming as captivating as stories about Michael Jackson, Michael Vick and anyone with American Idol.
Page 9 -- Long Grove may add Facebook page. LOL, no, make that ROFLMAO. I can see FB groups for Long Grove -- BMW Mechanics, What to do when a pedicure smears, White or Red wine -- what's better with brie.
Page 14 -- News and Schmooze. I don't get it. Pioneer likes to showcase local columnists. One week Ms. Goodhair rambles for 25 inches about noise at Ravinia and the next Aileen Simons does a nice job about a BG resident Bill Hunter and his military service. Which one is worth reading? Nice job, Aileen. A tad long, but a nice profile about a BG resident. We should see how strong his military experience is and have him attend a BG village board meeting. Talk about earning a Purple Heart.
Page B4 -- "Teacher knows which way the wind blows at CLC" Huh? I can do the same thing...I just light my grill and watch the smoke. Must have been a slow news week.
Reminders..
Monday, Aug. 17 is the unveiling of the Skokie Valley Bike Path extension. It's scheduled for 10 a.m. Participants should meet at the tunnel. The where? The tunnel...in Highland Park. I think. The map from the county is not clear. At any rate, the info says: Please contact Communications by phone or email if you have any questions. 847-377-2550 or communications@lakecountyil.gov So there.
The Buffalo Grove Village Board meets Monday night. Need I say more?
And finally...
The best comment of the week does not, for once, come from the Village of BG Board. No, instead it comes from an on-air personality at ESPN1000 who, when describing Cubs relief pitcher Carlo Marmol's inability to find the strike zone, which results in an incredible amount of walks said, "he lets more men on than Paris Hilton." Ouch.
More later.
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