Dave Gudewicz
@davelpg.bsky.social
Husband/Dad of 3/Baby Boomer/Chicago born and raised/Retired/History Buff volunteer since 2015 at the Chicago History Museum/CAC Docent Class 0f 2016.
Very nice write-up Patty. Thanks.
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Very nice write-up Patty. Thanks.
This is what we get voting a moron to be POTUS. Shameful -- again.
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is what we get voting a moron to be POTUS. Shameful -- again.
There was an unusual knock on the door during class at De La Salle on that day. We learned what had happened in Dallas - like it was yesterday.
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
There was an unusual knock on the door during class at De La Salle on that day. We learned what had happened in Dallas - like it was yesterday.
He might have been acquitted for reasons I don't understand but he has to live with what he did forever.
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
He might have been acquitted for reasons I don't understand but he has to live with what he did forever.
Fear sells well. Always has.
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Fear sells well. Always has.
I really don't understand the 65% thing, said a Vietnam vet and one of the 35% who didn't vote for bone spurs / draft dodger DJT.
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I really don't understand the 65% thing, said a Vietnam vet and one of the 35% who didn't vote for bone spurs / draft dodger DJT.
I've been puttin' off tryin' Malort. Maybe the calendar is just the thing to push me over the edge. Maybe.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I've been puttin' off tryin' Malort. Maybe the calendar is just the thing to push me over the edge. Maybe.
More here if interested. Great book too!
forgottenchicago.com/features/cab...
forgottenchicago.com/features/cab...
Cable Car Remnants | Forgotten Chicago | History, Architecture, and Infrastructure
forgottenchicago.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
More here if interested. Great book too!
forgottenchicago.com/features/cab...
forgottenchicago.com/features/cab...
Can we not have a moron for our next POTUS? TIA
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Can we not have a moron for our next POTUS? TIA
And a replica of one of Chicago's cable cars. There were about 3,000 of them, all made of wood and all gone now.
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
And a replica of one of Chicago's cable cars. There were about 3,000 of them, all made of wood and all gone now.
Gotta remember "car-brained" for future use. Thanks.
November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Gotta remember "car-brained" for future use. Thanks.
Crows and owls don't get along either.
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Crows and owls don't get along either.
Where's Waldo found in milliseconds.
October 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Where's Waldo found in milliseconds.
In fairness, lemme guess the screen was >85" and the sound system better than typical home type. Probably more seating too.
October 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In fairness, lemme guess the screen was >85" and the sound system better than typical home type. Probably more seating too.
The Chicago History Museum is across the street. Lots of history there, good and bad. I suspect these times will fit in the bad category.
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Chicago History Museum is across the street. Lots of history there, good and bad. I suspect these times will fit in the bad category.
Can we have a "moron" emoji on Bluesky? I know a few places where I'd use it, starting in 3..2..1...
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Can we have a "moron" emoji on Bluesky? I know a few places where I'd use it, starting in 3..2..1...
Can we please not have a moron for our next POTUS. TIA
October 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Can we please not have a moron for our next POTUS. TIA
The 34x convicted felon is the one who should be in jail.
October 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The 34x convicted felon is the one who should be in jail.
Good. Now on to the shoulder parkers at O'Hare with cell lot within a short distance.
October 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Good. Now on to the shoulder parkers at O'Hare with cell lot within a short distance.
I'm headed to Portland tomorrow. Should I pack a flak jacket? 😉
September 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I'm headed to Portland tomorrow. Should I pack a flak jacket? 😉
When they "grow up" they climb the Wrigley Building. 😉
September 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
When they "grow up" they climb the Wrigley Building. 😉
If you have any audio of the organ playing at the Stadium, it will for sure wake the cat from its slumber - and perhaps the neighbors as well.
September 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you have any audio of the organ playing at the Stadium, it will for sure wake the cat from its slumber - and perhaps the neighbors as well.
We lived at 2415 S. St Louis in the 50s while I was still in grammar school at Blessed Agnes, at 27th and Central Park. Interesting and tragic story at the corner.
September 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We lived at 2415 S. St Louis in the 50s while I was still in grammar school at Blessed Agnes, at 27th and Central Park. Interesting and tragic story at the corner.
Wonder if he would do a house call at the White House?
September 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Wonder if he would do a house call at the White House?