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Author Archives: Mr. Dan Kelly

Chicago writer interested in many things.

And a Little Rain Never Hurt No One

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

32 gallon trash can, about half full with the cleansing rains of last night (boy, those were some pretty big boom-booms, weren’t they?. Usually I remember to turn the can over, but not this time. I was also dim enough to leave it by  the garage, hence la deluge. I hope I can drag it […]

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Revelation 16

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

3And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea. 4And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. 5And I heard the angel of the […]

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AON Center Sky Shadow

Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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Art of the School Institute

Thursday, May 27, 2010

If you’re ever bored at the Chicago Art Institute, you’re probably walking around with your eyes closed. I visit the museum at least twice a month (it’s down the street from work). Predictably, I usually visit Joseph Cornell’s boxes on the third floor of the new(ish) wing. Frankly, I don’t really like what they’ve done […]

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Steamdrunk

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Recently, at work, I was considered competent enough to win several gift cards in recognition of my diligence and industry—not once but THREE times. The pebble in my shoe, however, is that the gift card site offers few alternatives that accommodate my tastes—I am not an aficionado of auto supplies, and I find the cuisine […]

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Mediocre Striver

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Sometimes you encounter a person who’s so diligent, productive, and active, you know they’re destined for greatness. Barack Obama’s friends probably knew he would rise higher and faster than most, for instance. The rest of us deal with the everyday stuff, occasionally rise to meet a challenge, and enjoy our little moments of triumph—but we’re […]

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Ross Douthat

Monday, May 24, 2010

I don’t know enough about Ross Douthat to decide if he’s just another slippery young neocon or a potential Garry Wills, unafraid to question his ideology and himself in the face of reason. Still, he crafted an interesting turn of phrase this morning. He critiqued Rand Paul for being a paleoconservative rather than a more […]

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Come On, Dan

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Write… blog… don’t stop.

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Perish the Thought

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

I know it’s wrong, but whenever I read about a starlet collaborating with some shaggy song-writing dude, I always wonder how often the guy thinks: “What an excellent opportunity to explore new musical ideas and pathways. This young woman will act as my muse, even as I, in turn, inspire her. What a delightful tapestry […]

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Eyes

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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