It's Business... It's Business Time.

I apologize for the long day since my last post. I have been busy working hard on the new job; and my blog has taken a back-seat. Well, I'm back. This past weekend was fun. Chicago is known for their legendary jazz clubs. Friday night some friends and I went to Chicago's most famous club - The Green Mill. Infamous for being one of Al Capone's favorite hang-out, anyone who is anyone in jazz has played at this intimate night club. Drinks were pricey, it was really crowded, but the music was good, the vibe was fun, and I am glad I checked it out. After that it was a new Tapas restaurant in the Andersonville neighborhood, some sangria, and a late night viewing of Die Hard. Saturday was casual. Always good to see the Hawkeyes lose. I had dinner with Allie Saturday night and then we checked out this new Lakeview bar, The Purple Haze. When we started out, the Haze was casual, but as the night progressed, to Allie's delight, it turned into a giant Northwestern football alumni hang-out. It seemed like every notable Northwestern football alum from the past five years was there. Naturally, Allie was in heaven as she was surrounded by tall, muscular, NU men. But, I could not complain. C.J. Bacher bought Allie and I a round of drinks (three times!) The Purple Haze gets the Fidler seal of approval.

1. I have not seen a movie in the theaters since Inglorious Bastards. It was time to change that; and last night I saw Wild Things. I really liked it. I give it an A-. It is not a happy, fun Disney movie. The movie does not end neatly tied with a bow. Instead, you are left with sadness and question marks. Entertainment Weekly magazine gave the movie a perfect review and said it is more an art piece than a movie. Bottom line, I enjoyed it and I would love to know your thoughts.

2. Bears fans need to chill out. They are 4-4. Monday morning's Sun-Times' headline was, "Is this rock bottom?" As I was driving to a meeting yesterday, I turned on the Chicago sport's radio station, and both hosts said Lovie should resign after the season... Relax guys. If they go 4-12, that's one thing. Did Pittsburgh fire Bill Cowher three years ago when they went 6-10? No. Lovie is a good coach who is working with a weak offensive line, terrible receiving corp, and an injury plagued defense. If anything, get mad at general management, not Lovie.

3. It has been too long since I have pointed out something ridiculous that a prominent Republican has uttered. Today, that streak ends. Governor Rick Perry of Texas says, "This is an administration hell-bent on taking Americans toward a socialist country. And we all don't need to be afraid to say that because that's what it is." He later goes on to say that Obama is "punishing" Texas. How you may ask? He accused the Obama administration of purposely dumping illegal immigrants into Texas. And this man, Governor Perry, has been elected to the third most populous state in the United States. This is your America ladies and gentlemen.