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"You Can Observe a lot Just By Watching"

February 12, 2014 11:01 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
"You Can Observe a lot Just By Watching"

Baseball legend Yogi Berra was as famous for the things he said as what he did on the field. Many of his quotes don't make sense on one level, and yet they may on another.  For example:

"It ain't over till it's over."

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

"This is like dej...

Form Follows Function

February 12, 2014 10:57 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
Form Follows Function

Architecture is one area that makes Chicago a world-class city.  One lasting principle of architecture & design that many are familiar with is "Form follows function."  In other words, as Wikipedia puts it, " that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon i...

The Agony of a Football Fan

February 12, 2014 10:51 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)

Football has taken over this time of year for many sports fans (including me).  As I watched my team lose a game and listened to the post-game TV commentary, it made me think of how we often react to the stock markets.  Every game provides a roller-coaster of emotions.  Win a game &...

A Moment of Clarity

February 12, 2014 10:49 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
A Moment of Clarity

Answers.com defines "a moment of clarity" as "when you suddenly get a deep understanding of some truth that's been out of reach for you.  When your vision becomes unclouded and focused by a mad rush of what has been called an epiphany or revelation."


The phrase often is connected to tho...

Cutting Through the Noise

February 12, 2014 10:47 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
Cutting Through the Noise

Chicago is a great city, especially during the summer.  It has a certain pace, a certain irresistible energy & charm.  After moving to a high-rise building downtown many years ago, I also discovered something else:  it has a certain sound.  From more than 20 floors above str...

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