The man teased, “You North Shore kids sure have a lot of high school reunions.” His wife smiled, “We’re not kids any more, but thanks.” They were enjoying dinner at…
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North Shorts: Full of Surprises
In a nearby music school, young and old students between classes look at a video one of them has downloaded. You figure this’ll be pretty avant-garde stuff. It’s anything but……
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North Shorts: The Boomerang Effect
You’re at the beach around here, and it’s postcard perfect. They don’t call the North Shore a “shore” for nothing. A guy’s playing with his dog in the surf, and…
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North Shorts: A Smart Name
Summer night on the North Shore. Your wife, your dog and you are having ice cream at a sidewalk hangout surrounded by a gaggle of teens. The kids all have…
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Keeping it Short
Overheard in a Northbrook computer store: Two guys are browsing laptops. One complains to his friend that he wants to write his life story “on one of these” because the…
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This is a Test
You’re in a North Shore bistro. It features cuisine you never ate as a kid. As a kid you had burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese. Washed down with soda pop….
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The Typo-chondriac
When you type something, then read back what you wrote, you might find you’ve made little mistakes called “typos.” Short for “typographical errors.” People these days see a lot of…
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North Shorts: Picking a Tune
Say you’re a guy who has no musical talent. You like music, but can’t make it. You’re reading a biography by the comic genius and performer Steve Martin, and in…
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Words of Wisdom
Overheard at a North Shore steak house: Three men with a few miles on them are enjoying drinks and dinner while their wives are at a book club… The guys…
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North Shorts: Side Effects
Once in a while you find yourself watching daytime TV. Maybe you’re home with a cold. Maybe you sprained your ankle. Maybe you’re playing hooky from whatever it is you…
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