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Friday, May 22, 2026

'I will get justice' — Chicago man vs. the government of Saudi Arabia

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       Ahmed Abdul Majeed wants justice.      Born in India, for more than 40 years he lived in Saudi Arabia, employed at a travel agency, b...
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

My (not so) new car

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      Timidity is not my way. Which is good, for a guy obligated to churn out as much material as I do — three columns a week in Chicago Sun...
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Being formed by Christians does not a Christian nation make

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George Washington life mask, by Houdon (National Portrait Gallery)       George Washington planted vineyards and also ran a distillery. Thom...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Misdirected wrenches

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      About 65 million packages are delivered every day in the United States. We all know the drill. Today's load of brown cardboard is ...
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Monday, May 18, 2026

'I still have a life' — amputees struggle to cope with loss

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        Usually, they cry.       Because losing a limb is not subtle, not a hidden loss, like losing a kidney. You see what is missing. Ever...
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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Flashback 2010 — Notice: This is not a column about a dog

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Kitty, August, 2010           Billy Goat owner Sam Sianis died this week. While I certainly did my share of holding up the bar at the Goat, ...
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Prank

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       I went downstairs to walk the dog, turned right on Greenwood, and meandered. The night was warm, soft, lovely.      I should say I wa...
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