Category Archives: Springfield, Illinois

Rain: The Beatles Experience

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Kathy

Really enjoyed seeing Rain: The Beatles Experience last night at Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield! I’ve seen other Beatles tribute bands, but I must say this performance was really spectacular. Their music was excellent, the singing was spot on, the only … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Black Eye

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Kathy

My daughter woke up Tuesday morning with a severely black eye. She hadn’t been in a fight, and hadn’t hit her face in any way. She had gone to the orthodontist on Monday for a tightening and was instructed to … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays 2008

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Kathy

Just wanted to wish all of you the happiest of holidays and the best for the New Year of 2009. Although the economic outlook is bleak right now for many, I personally am so thankful for my family and all … Continue reading →

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SNL Blagojevich Skits

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Kathy

Need to document this Saturday Night Live skit about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, REALLY funny! Wish I could find the full version of the opening skit, 6+ minutes dedicated to the Illinois governor with my favorite question “Are you retarded, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Songs for Illinois 2008

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Kathy

Had to post these revised lyrics to “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” regarding the current situation in Illinois, gave me a good laugh when I saw them and now I’ve been humming the tune all afternoon! Enjoy if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Blessed Sacrament 7th Grade Girls Win State Championship!

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Kathy

The 7th grade girls at Blessed Sacrament School in Springfield, Illinois won the IESA Class 7-2A basketball championship last night in Mt. Pulaski, beating Bloomington Holy Trinity with a final score of 48-32. The girls had the perfect season and … Continue reading →

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Bomb Threat at Walmart

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Kathy

I arrived at Walmart yesterday only a few minutes before the building was evacuated at 1:50 pm for what is now being called a “bomb threat”. Funny when it happened that no one really knew what was going on. I … Continue reading →

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First Snow of the Season

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Kathy

Yesterday, November 30, 2008, marked the first snowfall in Springfield, Illinois of the season. The date coincides with the six month anniversary of the death of my beloved golden retriever named Holly from cancer. I was thinking about my dog … Continue reading →

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Say It Isn't So, Dana Thomas House Is Closed

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Kathy

But it is so, the Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois is now one of the closed historic sites in Illinois due to state budget cuts. I went and took the tour one last time on Saturday, November 29, the … Continue reading →

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Fate of the Dana Thomas House

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Kathy

The Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois is a death row inmate, waiting as the moments tick by until it’s demise. I’ve been waiting and hoping for a last minute reprieve from the Governor to save this Springfield architectural landmark … Continue reading →

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