Slight variation on the theme in that he had spent several years making great music in bands, but Chris Brokaw's Incredible Love showed off his abilities as a singer/songwriter beyond anything he'd released before he turned 40.

I could happily spend 20 years on the South Island, with the occasional trip to Stewart Island.

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Illinois wants a new state flag. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Illinois Flag Commission will start accepting public submissions for a new state flag design. You can visit this page, which will allow to submit a design beginning on that date. You can also mail your design to: The Illinois Flag ...

The White Sox are currently 18 games into their longest losing streak in franchise history. They have an excellent chance of winding up with a worse record than the expansion 1962 Mets.

Saturday's livestream link.

Sunday's livestream link.

Monday's livestream link.

The memorial service/celebration of Steve's life is going on this weekend (starting 11am CT Saturday & Sunday) and is being livestreamed.

Spend some time up on Karangahape Road (K' Road) browsing the shops. Have a picnic in Albert Park. If you bus out to the suburbs, Kelly Tarlton's aquarium is a good family destination.

Thanks, Calvin. Happy to hoist a fizzy water with y'all.

If I can make it to Chicago in July, I'd be happy to buy a case or two of seltzer. Hell, if I can't make it to Chicago in July, I'd be happy to throw money at someone picking up a case or two of seltzer. I'm in and am happy to spring for seltzer Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday, if the venues a) don...