Comments on: At Home in Bedford Falls

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:35:50 +0000

Mike,

I came across your blog today.. An east-coaster, I lived in Chicago for 7 years (99-06) and leapt without looking to Austin, TX. Quite randomly (though my husband is Texan, enough said for locals) – Chi winters had taken their toll, friends became transient, etc. I think about and miss it every day and wish I had your clarity/thoroughness prior to the leap.

I lived in a 1000+ sq. ft apt. in Sheridan Park, minutes from both the lake, Wrigley, Lill Street and Angel Food Bakery for less than $1/square foot. Now I live in a silent suburban neighborhood, flocked by mosquitos so violent they prevent casual trips outdoors without protection in a “city” that is beautiful, lush and warm… but imprinted somewhere deeply is the curve of the Brown line L just after the Chicago stop, where the wondrous glimpse of 2 corporately dressed mannequins, scaling a building, just as the train cuts away, is the thrill of being at the core of something immediate. And I miss it.

For all the reasons you described and more – congrats on staying.

By: Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:54:17 +0000

Thanks Brian (and J.J.)!

Brian, it was a nice surprise, as well, to sit down with you today at Lido’s Caffé. Thanks for reading the blog as long as you have, and sorry for scaring you with my almost move two years ago. Don’t worry, I’m staying Chicagoan!

By: J.J.

J.J. — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:46:22 +0000

Yeah…what Brian said.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:10:00 +0000

FFS, its Mike’s blog, he can call it whatever the hell he wants and write about whatever he wants. If you don’t like it, get your own blog.

By: Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:27:58 +0000

You obviously don’t read my blog much. This is exactly what I’ve been writing for four years. That’s why that cute little subtitle at the top of every page tells you the blog is about the story of my life. If you want guaranteed societal relevance, go plan a homeless shelter or save an orphan from a burning building. I make no promises.

By: Ferdy

Ferdy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:14:22 +0000

I liked this blog better when you were writing about things that matter to all Chicagoans and not just to you. I think you should change the name of the blog. It’s so unlike the former Carless, which, ironically, was more engaged with the world around you.

By: Mike Doyle

Mike Doyle — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:08:50 +0000

Brian, if it was Tuesday, I think I may remember you guys. Next time say hi! I’m glad your daughter liked the cookies. The gelato is pretty nice, too.

Me, I eat the breakfast croissants with some mustard for dinner!