Last week, readers of Mission Amy K.R. were invited to share their favorite life quote. Essentially crowd sourcing through the comment section, we were able to gather, curate, produce and–as of this moment now–distribute this one-of-a-kind Quote Book….in the span of one work week!
(photo by Lee Bey)
Demolition is going on full-tilt at the massive old Kennedy King College campus at 69th and Wentworth. Aw, don't act so surprised about the building being torn down. I told you about it earlier this year.
The Brutalist concrete college once straddled Wentworth Avenue, much like the Old Main Post Office does at the mouth of the Eisenhower Expressway. But as you can see from the above photo, the wings on the west side of Wentworth are gone now, leaving behind rubble and upturned dirt.
There are dozens of salads in the Thai repertoire (often called yum, appropriately enough) but few can match the complexity, and downright deliciousness of som tum. This shredded green papaya salad has everything going for it: salty, sour, spicy, sweet and lots of crunch to boot. It shows up on both the regular menu - as well as the Thai-only, secret menu that has been translated into English - at TAC Quick Thai in Lake View, just a few blocks North of Wrigley Field. As we say goodbye to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this week, say hello to this one-of-a-kind salad.
Chicago's seven CBS Radio stations could be in line for a new programming czar.
CBS Radio Chicago studios
Although that's not what they're calling the position -- the official title would be vice president of programming -- the job description says the person would be "responsible for ultimate ratings success and digital initiatives for [the] diverse group of radio stations."
I recently discovered the music lover's website Grooveshark. I'm guessing many of you have too. It's pretty cool, right? I'm just getting familiar with all the features, but one thing I was immediately drawn to is the ability to create and share playlists. Which got me thinking.
I believe it is now time that we create an official Mission Amy K.R. soundtrack.
So: Imagine watching yourself on a big screen...just living...going about your day...what music is playing? What would the soundtrack of your life be? That's how I want to approach this.
To get us started, I've created this mini playlist.
It's hard to believe it's been seven months since we started meeting here like this and kicked off what I'd hoped would evolve into "a lively, ongoing dialogue about media issues." I'm happy to say it's become all that and more.
Now it's time for another big step forward for blogs.vocalo.org: Beginning next week, three new bloggers will appear on this site, joining a lineup that includes Lee Bey, Steve Dolinsky, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and yours truly.
Achy Obejas
(photo by Lee Bey)
Kitty Moon on Clark and Thome has been shuttered for many a--well, moon--now. But they left the letters behind; an inviting gold on a field of blue. Why these buildings caught my eye, I do not know. But it caused me to take a look at the building and the two neighboring storefronts on Clark Street
