Category Archives: Springfield, Illinois

Horseshoe Scandal in Springfield Illinois!

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kathy

Oh Springfield, can’t you ever do anything right? The shame and humiliation that now blackens the name of the capitol city of Illinois because of a scandal being revealed with the first ever WORLD HORSESHOE COOK-OFF! (Like politics wasn’t enough.) … Continue reading →

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All About Horseshoes In Springfield Illinois

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Kathy

It’s all about horseshoes in Springfield, Illinois this weekend, from the sport of horseshoe pitching to the judging of the best horseshoe sandwich at the World Horseshoe Cook-Off. WORLD winners will be announced right here in Springfield this very weekend. … Continue reading →

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Thanks Governor Quinn for Reopening Dana Thomas House

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Kathy

A sincere and heart-felt thanks to Governor Quinn for reopening the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois. The Dana Thomas House opens again to the public this Thursday, April 23, 2009 after being forced into closing … Continue reading →

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Glimmer of Hope Dana Thomas House Will Reopen

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Kathy

It appears there is still a chance the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois will be reopened by Governor Quinn, and I’m going to keep my hopes up. I got this message from the Facebook group … Continue reading →

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Frank Lloyd Wright Dana Thomas House Will Not Reopen

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Kathy

Looks like Governor Quinn will not be reopening the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois after all, and I am really disappointed to hear this news. I had been holding out hope that this wrong would … Continue reading →

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Mountain Dew Ad Disrespectful to Lincoln

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Kathy

Here in Springfield, Illinois, we take our most beloved native son Abraham Lincoln very seriously. For that reason, I was not pleased to see the Mountain Dew Commercial last night portraying Abraham Lincoln as a wrestler. Anybody seen this? Anybody … Continue reading →

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Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in Springfield IL

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Kathy

Call it jazz, but Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra rocked Springfield, Illinois Saturday night February 28, 2009 at Sangamon Auditorium. Individually each and every one of the 15 musicians in the orchestra was extraordinary, but collectively … Continue reading →

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Charlie Parkers Diner Revisited

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Kathy

I love Charlie Parker’s Diner and the restaurant has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog, including my first visit to Charlie Parker’s Diner and my victory in a giant pancake eating contest held at the restaurant. Just … Continue reading →

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Blessed Sacrament School 8th Grade Boys Basketball State Champions!

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Kathy

Congratulations to the 8th Grade boys basketball team from Blessed Sacrament School for winning the Boys Class 8-1A championship game last night in Divernon with a score of 45-35! Blessed Sacrament School had some great basketball teams this year with … Continue reading →

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New Illinois License Plate and Slogan

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Kathy

Illinois – where our Governors make our license plates! Had to laugh when I saw this, thought I’d share if you haven’t seen this yet. Click on the thumbnail.

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