I first met Frank O. Gehry, who died Dec. 5 at his California home, in November of 1982 when I was an undergraduate architecture student at the University of Virginia. He was known at the time for his own home in Santa Monica — a roller coaster of a design that slashed plywood, corrugated metal and chain link through the carcass of a modest traditional bungalow. Assuming that … [Read more...] about Edward Keegan: Frank Gehry’s generous and democratic architecture
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Column: Little library keeps legacy of Aurora’s ‘Christmas Lady’ alive
It’s a small thing, really. A red box planted in the ground at the corner of Canterbury Road and Deerfield Drive in Aurora, where young and old alike can take a book or leave favorite titles for others to enjoy. But this little library in Orchard Valley subdivision’s Canterbury Park has a special significance for those who loved the woman many knew as Aurora’s “Christmas … [Read more...] about Column: Little library keeps legacy of Aurora’s ‘Christmas Lady’ alive
Ben Johnson’s patience is running thin with Bears’ $40 million liability
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson seems to be more disappointed in one of his starters being continuously hurt throughout the season. … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson’s patience is running thin with Bears’ $40 million liability
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/9/25
Arizona Cardinals Signed: WR Steven Sims Buffalo Bills Signed: CB MJ Devonshire Released: OL Nick Broeker Chicago Bears Released: RB Royce Newman Cleveland Browns Signed: OL Darrian Dalcourt, DT Keith Cooper Jr. Released: DE Ochaun Mathis, LB Mark Robinson Denver Broncos Signed: RB Sincere McCormick, WR Kyrese Rowan Released: OT Marques Cox Indianapolis Colts Signed: … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/9/25
Asking Eric: How to acknowledge impending divorce
Dear Readers: On November 9, I answered a letter from someone who was trying to find a way to acknowledge her impending divorce in her Christmas cards, which would contain a photo of the letter writer and her kids, sans soon-to-be amicable ex. I made a few suggestions and invited you to lend your wisdom. Here are a few great suggestions and one that made me laugh. Dear Eric: … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: How to acknowledge impending divorce