Alright… this one’s personal. And when I say personal, I mean right down to the bone. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are brutal, relentless, heartbreaking afflictions. There’s no poetry in them. There’s no “silver lining.” They do enormous damage not only to the person who is suffering, but to everyone orbiting around that person—family, friends, caregivers, loved ones who slowly watch someone they recognize disappear in front of them. I’ve lived this. Dementia runs in my f

Hey folks, it’s Nick Digilio here, and I’ve got a little question for you: Why not pick up a copy of my new book 40 Years, 40 Films  today? Seriously, it’s out, it’s real, you can hold it in your hands, and with the holidays upon us, it makes a fabulous, film-nerd-approved gift. You’ve got people in your life. They like movies. They like stories. Buy them the book. Boom: holiday hero. But listen, while you can absolutely order it online, I’d really love it if you came out to

As a lifelong Chicagoan, I’ve been visiting the Museum of Science and Industry since I was a little kid—back when you could barely see over the exhibit signs and still got a thrill from pressing buttons just to see what happens. And honestly? Not much has changed. It’s still my favorite museum in a city packed with world-class institutions. The Art Institute might be an artistic holy site, and the Field Museum has that iconic dinosaur and oodles of ancient wonders. But for

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This is the beloved Dollar Tree near my apartment. It's open late. It looks lonely. It's awesome. As a born bargain hunter, I regularly visit the Dollar Tree  about six blocks from my apartment. I tend to focus my shopping on basic household products, but occasionally, I grab a 2-liter pop, a cheap bag of chips, or a few canned items. I have always been satisfied with the quality and taste of these dollar-store food products, so I thought I'd conduct a Taste Off with one prod

As a born bargain hunter, I regularly visit a Dollar Tree  about six blocks from my apartment. I tend to focus my shopping on basic household products, but occasionally, I grab a 2-liter pop, a cheap bag of chips, or a few canned items. I have always been satisfied with the quality and taste of these dollar-store food products, so I thought I'd taste test one product I particularly enjoy: Toaster Pastries! Ah yes, toaster pastries, those fantastic jelly or cream-filled tarts