Dave Lifton
@dslifton.bsky.social
Chicago-based writer, editor and tour guide. A cipher, wrapped in an enigma, smothered in secret sauce. Kummerspeck. Perfect teeth, nice smell, a class act all the way. #LifStrong, my friends.
I think there’s some grey area as to whether this is an acceptable word.
September 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I think there’s some grey area as to whether this is an acceptable word.
This came up for me yesterday and all I could think was, "Shouldn't I learn how to do it in English first?"
September 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This came up for me yesterday and all I could think was, "Shouldn't I learn how to do it in English first?"
August 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What I want to do when my Lyft driver doesn’t stop talking.
August 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What I want to do when my Lyft driver doesn’t stop talking.
In memory of Brian, let’s all remember the greatest photograph in the history of rock music.
June 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In memory of Brian, let’s all remember the greatest photograph in the history of rock music.
Happy 75th birthday to the composer of my national anthem.
May 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Happy 75th birthday to the composer of my national anthem.
There's a Steak N Shake a block away from the Capitol, you fear-mongering dolt.
May 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
There's a Steak N Shake a block away from the Capitol, you fear-mongering dolt.
I was thinking more of this:
April 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I was thinking more of this:
I'd like to think that this was why Trump did his stupid tariffs, but that would imply he's watched The Simpsons.
April 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I'd like to think that this was why Trump did his stupid tariffs, but that would imply he's watched The Simpsons.
This is my backyard. I do not think chickens can swim.
March 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is my backyard. I do not think chickens can swim.
Everybody knows that this is the real Illinois flag.
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Everybody knows that this is the real Illinois flag.
And the lake is frozen…
January 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
And the lake is frozen…
This was the day DOMA was struck down.
October 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM
This was the day DOMA was struck down.
Vance is one step away from becoming Barney.
August 16, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Vance is one step away from becoming Barney.
Anybody else remember this?
July 29, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Anybody else remember this?
