Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

In case you don't know, Open House Chicago (OHC) is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites of architectural interest, including many that are not normally open to the public. If you're curious, browse the 2026 sites . Otherwise, enjoy 15 more sites that intrigue me (you can also read my post "15 Open House Chicago 2026 sites that intrigue me" )! Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum Haitian American Museum of Chicago Héctor Duarte Studio Herban Produce House of Blues Intuit Art Museum Irish American Heritage Center Judson & Moore Distillery Kenar Studio Lillstreet Art Center Ling Shen Ching Tze Buddhist Temple Park Castle Condominiums Smashed Plastic Record Pressing Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church Starshaped Press The Wasteshed Chicago (Prompt by me) Open House Chicago 2026, Chicago Architecture Center

Time for part 2 of the tell all!  Shawn asking the real question to Josh, "At what point do you take her at her word?" Gosh, I don't need to know about Josh and Catie's sex drive Even the idea of a glass dildo makes me uncomfortable Does no one want Catie to get intense therapeutic help? I would also be annoyed if someone was vaping in a van I was in I don't think Thomas is a "loose cannon"--like, yeah, he's upset but quite reasonably Ashia is being quite fun Mallorie, Thomas did  use his words Shea, you don't need to do shots I am enjoying Debby's sparkly top Wait why did Edward refer to Mariss as "Blondie"? Edward, Marissa does have to maintain some line of communication with Michael as Marissa and Michael's sons are minors Catie, you good? Shea, that was actually really sweet to share your story regarding your parents Catie, last call happened Also, Catie, you're not okay Shea, do you really have 0 pictures of Nicole? Lik...

In case you don't know, Open House Chicago (OHC) is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites of architectural interest, including many that are not normally open to the public. If you're curious, browse the 2026 sites . Otherwise, enjoy 15 sites that intrigue me! 6018 North Albany-Carroll Arts Building All Saints' Episcopal Church Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago Anti-Cruelty Birch Road Clubhouse Boxville Center for Native Futures Chicago Magic Lounge Chicago Maritime Museum Columbia Yacht Club FarmZero Glessner House The House of Glunz & The Glunz Tavern Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum (Prompt by me) Open House Chicago 2026, Chicago Architecture Center

Wen through some of my dad's stuff today and "Take a Bow" by Rihanna came into my head, so here's my attempt to combine those two experiences. Oh, how about a round of mem'ries? Yeah, a scarring retention Ooh, whoa, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah You'd look so blank right now Standing rig ht by my side Trying to explain your life You're so barefaced when you lie Please, just leave my mind And you couldn't say you're sorry 'cause you're not Because dad you'd only say sorry cause it's fraught But you'd put on quite a show (Ooh, oh) Really have me going But, now, I should let go (Ooh, oh) The chance for truth's all done There was once a chance (Ooh, oh) Very sad reminder But it's all gone now (But it's all gone now) Go and leave, you know how Oh, oh I sort clothes and your things (Your things) You crated away so You would not truly be seen (Be seen) Actin' like "Kids, I love you, you know me" That just sounds...

Gotta prep! Cookies Ghost cutouts Drippy candles S'mores supplies My costume pieces Halloween-y prizes Frosting and candies Empty potion bottles Two pumpkin baskets Large Halloween-y bag Spooky photobooth supplies Big piece of paper and markets An inflatable decoration for my patio Flyers with QR codes for various games Disposable paper plates, cutlery, and napkins (Prompt by me) Photo by Adriana Sidor on Unsplash

So, due to me unpacking, I discovered my old Degrassi: The Next Generation  bucket hat. That made me want to rewatch the show, so here are a random collection of thoughts I had as I rewatched all of season 1 an d 14 epis odes of season 2. I do think it's pretty cool that the show does pick up from an older show where the teens from the original show are now adults (some with teenagers of their own) Gosh, that opening song takes me back, but maybe we don't put the final logo on a teen girl's butt? Omg J.T. is the babiest of babies Toby, I was you as a kid--actually aware of danger It is too funny to hear the characters refer to the internet as "the net" In my head, these episodes were like 45 minutes instead of like 22...brain does weird things I guess I am so anxious as this creeper is trapping Emma Hell yeah, Snake, pin that creep up against a wall until the police get there I do find it interesting that the first kids we meet are from the younger group Toby, tha...