But, pretty at a distance, troubled in the guts

But, pretty at a distance, troubled in the guts. Only thing my kids've thanked us for is moving to Oklahoma. I wasn't sure that would take, but I guess they figured it out.

You're right, mindful...sigh. I've lived here all my life, and it is rotting underneath. The lakefront and the Loop are lovely and vibrant, but there's so much cronyism and corruption. The conservative members of my family, and the wealthier people we know, are bugging out and heading south and northwest.

But last night the view on the drive was "establishing shot" gorgeous.