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On the definition of high school insanity

On the definition of high school insanity

October 27, 2022

You never make the same mistake twice. The second time you make it, it is no longer a mistake. It’s a choice. – Lauren Conrad

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Quick Hits – October 25, 2022

Quick Hits – October 25, 2022

October 25, 2022

What if what you do to survive Kills the things you love? I generally enjoy observing the inevitable fallout wrought from a vast irony, but

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Those crafty Springfield Democrats are at it again!

Those crafty Springfield Democrats are at it again!

October 20, 2022

I was more than a bit surprised when those general assembly Democrats remapped Republican state rep Keith Wheeler right out of his relatively safe 50th

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Quick Hits – October 18, 2020

Quick Hits – October 18, 2020

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Pandemic panic porn refuses to die Those doomed to repeat history Illinois public health officials, medical professionals, and the press are at it again. Convinced

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The First Ward’s endorsements – 2022

The First Ward’s endorsements – 2022

October 13, 2022October 18, 2022

Since early voting has commenced, it’s time to present The First Ward’s traditional bi-annual endorsement column. So, here goes: 1. Candidates you should vote for:

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Quick Hits – October 11, 2022

Quick Hits – October 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

I’m here to help! But despite that generally magnanimous magnificence, some of you have the temerity to remain steadfastly skeptical in regard to my amazing

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DOA Podcast – the Shadwick King verdict and a little more!

DOA Podcast – the Shadwick King verdict and a little more!

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

I apologize for the long delay between podcasts, but I had to finish the book and I wanted to see the first post trial motion

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Doomed to repeat it

Doomed to repeat it

October 6, 2022

History repeats itself. So, you might want to pay attention. — Quavo One of the recurring First Ward themes echoes philosopher George Santayana’s accurately quoted

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The more things change… The FBI is at it again!

The more things change… The FBI is at it again!

October 4, 2022

Though it’s more than a little macabre, the Chicago Tribune’s comprehensive coverage of the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Tylenol murders does have its moments.

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