Architecture is one area that makes Chicago a world-class city.  One lasting principle of architecture & design that many are familiar with is "Form follows function."  In other words, as Wikipedia puts it, " that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon i...

Answers.com defines "a moment of clarity" as "when you suddenly get a deep understanding of some truth that's been out of reach for you.  When your vision becomes unclouded and focused by a mad rush of what has been called an epiphany or revelation."

Chicago is a great city, especially during the summer.  It has a certain pace, a certain irresistible energy & charm.  After moving to a high-rise building downtown many years ago, I also discovered something else:  it has a certain sound.  From more than 20 floors above str...

In August 1981, a new channel called MTV made its debut appearance. Those of a certain age remember that MTV showed primarily music videos instead of reality TV.  The first video was called "Video Killed the Radio Star" by a British group called The Buggles.  The song lamented the end of ...