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Poor pup! This is going to gnaw at me until I hear that she's been found. I hope at least some kind person is giving her shelter until they realize who her owner is, and I hope she's been microchipped.

Congratulations! She is so cute!

May 2013 bring us all peace, prosperity, and happiness.

Alison, so sweet of you to ask. It's been the hardest holiday season of my life, yet was filled with much love. My dad passed away peacefully, gently, surrounded by family, on December 22nd. I feel the loss keenly, but I also feel his love and his presence constantly. I'm so grateful that my kids and I were able to be with him at the very end. To all of you who still have your dads, be sure to tell them often how much they are loved.

I fixed it for ya, Shug.

That is brilliant! And it hurts my eyes.

It's just a random impulse, Diane, but I just got to see them at the Record Release Party for "This is 40", and they damn near blew my soul shoes off my feet!!! I could see them being a wonderful fit for Solid Sound. Fun, energetic...just a brilliant band. Two of the Rumour come from Nick lowe's original pub band, Brinsley Schwarz. (guitarist Brinsley Schwarz and Keyboard player Bob Andrews)...I guess that's a bit of a connection. They'd be such a fun addition. They ended the show the other night with a kickass version of the Jacksons' "I Want You Back".

I was always fond of Croce. I may have to pick that up. It'd be quite a contrast to the James Ellroy I'm immersed in now, "American Tabloid".(Which is being a terrific read!)

Dan, we're gonna need a full report please!

Hey Wilco, invite Graham Parker & the Rumour!

Maudie, that looks so warm and inviting! I'm coming up the front steps; please have a cup of hot cocoa ready! Or perhaps a hot buttered rum. Thanks on the logo, Winston!

Decorations? Christmas trees? Kids with Santa? Holiday baking? Whatever you've got! I've just come from the hospital where my 89-yr-old dad is recovering from surgery. He's doing well, all things considered, but my holiday spirit could use some tweaking. PS- How d'ya like the VC logo?

Entertaining lunacy?

Our ever-so-devoted moderator, gogo, has been trying to assemble a Via Chicago calendar for 2013, but we are in need of greater representation from our membership. Do you have a photo or two you would consider submitting for inclusion in the calendar? No need to be a professional; we are looking for interesting and unique photos by our members. Here are some criteria to consider in submissions: Please submit only images that you took, you own the rights to, and you're willing to let VC distribute freely, as part of our fund-raising.Please get your pictures in by no later than next Friday, De

Maudie, nope, I guess I've got an old email (linux). Update me & i'll try again! C'mon, folks, I know we have many talented and original photographers amongst us! Come share some of your favorites for our calendar! I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got...just think, you might be August! Or November! Even, February!

Photos sent! Check your email, Maudie.

Yes, very very much so! Bring the kids, they'll love it.

arrogance.

Ack, I meant to send you several possibilities long before now! I'll get them sent pronto. Expect an email!

Oh, me too! I LOVE that book!!! Seems like it could make a great movie. Haven't read Nobody's Fool yet...sounds like I have some terrific reading ahead of me.

Which I should also read.

Sure, glad to. I know many here will enjoy this.

One more. Belushi was brilliant in "Samurai Delicatessen". http://www.hulu.com/watch/4262

Bass-O-Matic: (Not for the squeamish) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQFv83QJ2Y

Who could ever forget Fish in a Blender? Oh, and that delicious bit with Gilda Radner and Candace Bergen, with Gilda doing a PSA for The Society of Extremely Stupid People, and she was so funny that Candace kept losing it laughing, muffing her lines because Gilda was so good...I need to see if I can find that on YouTube. Here we go: