Carrie Donahue
@cadonahue.bsky.social
Books, doggos, crafting, yarn, knitting, Chicago Cubs, Star Wars, Midwestern Californian.
I used to commute from Gurnee to Skokie. And I would absolutely be swearing at people that couldn’t remember how to drive in that first snow. And now I live in San Diego. 😂
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I used to commute from Gurnee to Skokie. And I would absolutely be swearing at people that couldn’t remember how to drive in that first snow. And now I live in San Diego. 😂
As a native of the Chicago suburbs that now lives in San Diego, I was a LOT more intolerant of the inability to drive in the rain until I realized that the roads are not crowned the same way and you just end up with standing water and it’s entirely different than driving in the Midwest.
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
As a native of the Chicago suburbs that now lives in San Diego, I was a LOT more intolerant of the inability to drive in the rain until I realized that the roads are not crowned the same way and you just end up with standing water and it’s entirely different than driving in the Midwest.
We do not need political dynasties. We do not need “American royalty.”
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We do not need political dynasties. We do not need “American royalty.”
The older I get, the less I can handle overly sweet things. So, to me, milk chocolate only in small quantities and I avoid white chocolate like the plague.
And now I want chocolate.
And now I want chocolate.
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The older I get, the less I can handle overly sweet things. So, to me, milk chocolate only in small quantities and I avoid white chocolate like the plague.
And now I want chocolate.
And now I want chocolate.
This is fascinating. My little Catholic school in the early ‘80s was allllll about phonics, and while it was painful at times, I can’t imagine not “sounding things out.”
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is fascinating. My little Catholic school in the early ‘80s was allllll about phonics, and while it was painful at times, I can’t imagine not “sounding things out.”
I did not read these as a child, but my husband loved them, so I just read his copies as an adult within the past few years. Enjoyed them so much. Wish I could have experienced them at a younger age.
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I did not read these as a child, but my husband loved them, so I just read his copies as an adult within the past few years. Enjoyed them so much. Wish I could have experienced them at a younger age.
As an extremely lapsed Catholic that has been obsessed with Star Wars since the age of four…this resonates. 😂
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
As an extremely lapsed Catholic that has been obsessed with Star Wars since the age of four…this resonates. 😂
After two previous tries, I finally read “In the Garden of Beasts” earlier this year. It is…a lot given the current climate in the US. Also enjoyed “Thunderstruck” and “The Splendid and the Vile.”
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
After two previous tries, I finally read “In the Garden of Beasts” earlier this year. It is…a lot given the current climate in the US. Also enjoyed “Thunderstruck” and “The Splendid and the Vile.”
I grew up in the far north Chicago ‘burbs, and although I’m in SoCal now, it’s still my favorite city. Currently reading Starter Villain and loving the geographic references, especially since my aunt and uncle have lived in Barrington for coming up on 40 years.
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I grew up in the far north Chicago ‘burbs, and although I’m in SoCal now, it’s still my favorite city. Currently reading Starter Villain and loving the geographic references, especially since my aunt and uncle have lived in Barrington for coming up on 40 years.
I was waiting for your reaction to the LEGO set! All the minifigures look amazing and I’m so happy Guinan was also included. No idea where we will PUT the Enterprise but I definitely want it…
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I was waiting for your reaction to the LEGO set! All the minifigures look amazing and I’m so happy Guinan was also included. No idea where we will PUT the Enterprise but I definitely want it…
Saw them in the San Diego area a couple years back. Despite our notoriously good weather, it was drizzly the entire show and then the heavens just OPENED for “Only Happy When It Rains.” It was kind of glorious.
November 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Saw them in the San Diego area a couple years back. Despite our notoriously good weather, it was drizzly the entire show and then the heavens just OPENED for “Only Happy When It Rains.” It was kind of glorious.
I would have much rather Hillary won in 2016 than my Cubs.
But both would have been the best option.
But both would have been the best option.
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I would have much rather Hillary won in 2016 than my Cubs.
But both would have been the best option.
But both would have been the best option.
I still don’t see myself making my way back to the Catholic Church for a number of reasons, but I am liking the Chicago Pope.
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I still don’t see myself making my way back to the Catholic Church for a number of reasons, but I am liking the Chicago Pope.
As a teenager growing up in the suburbs of Chicago in the ‘90s, I miss the Jordan Bulls.
And last night was a good night.
And last night was a good night.
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
As a teenager growing up in the suburbs of Chicago in the ‘90s, I miss the Jordan Bulls.
And last night was a good night.
And last night was a good night.
I grew up listening to a LOT of Neil Diamond, and I’ve been revisiting his music recently. I get choked up every time I try to sing along to this one these days. ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I grew up listening to a LOT of Neil Diamond, and I’ve been revisiting his music recently. I get choked up every time I try to sing along to this one these days. ❤️
For tonight, a blue wave from sea to shining sea.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
For tonight, a blue wave from sea to shining sea.
Credit where it’s due but he still sucks in many ways.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Credit where it’s due but he still sucks in many ways.
I still have my copy of the Chicago Tribune from 11/05/2008. It was such a joyous feeling.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I still have my copy of the Chicago Tribune from 11/05/2008. It was such a joyous feeling.
It’s just so lovely to see a politician that seems to actually LIKE his potential constituents, instead of treating them with contempt or worse. I’m way on the other side of the country, but I’m cheering for NYC today.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
It’s just so lovely to see a politician that seems to actually LIKE his potential constituents, instead of treating them with contempt or worse. I’m way on the other side of the country, but I’m cheering for NYC today.
Seventeen years ago today I had such hope for the future. I still have my copy of the Chicago Tribune from the following day.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Seventeen years ago today I had such hope for the future. I still have my copy of the Chicago Tribune from the following day.
Dropped off my CA Prop 50 ballot in the library ballot drop box on Sunday. I love that we all get mailed ballots here now.
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Dropped off my CA Prop 50 ballot in the library ballot drop box on Sunday. I love that we all get mailed ballots here now.
Better Off Ted absolutely deserved better.
We are big fans of Corner Gas. Canadian, 6 seasons (plus a movie and an additional 4 animated seasons, actually), small town life with good characters. It’s on Amazon, but only with ads, unfortunately.
We are big fans of Corner Gas. Canadian, 6 seasons (plus a movie and an additional 4 animated seasons, actually), small town life with good characters. It’s on Amazon, but only with ads, unfortunately.
November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Better Off Ted absolutely deserved better.
We are big fans of Corner Gas. Canadian, 6 seasons (plus a movie and an additional 4 animated seasons, actually), small town life with good characters. It’s on Amazon, but only with ads, unfortunately.
We are big fans of Corner Gas. Canadian, 6 seasons (plus a movie and an additional 4 animated seasons, actually), small town life with good characters. It’s on Amazon, but only with ads, unfortunately.
He’s a man of faith. Proven by not having abandoned the White Sox. No way he’s jumping ship now.
November 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
He’s a man of faith. Proven by not having abandoned the White Sox. No way he’s jumping ship now.