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With temperatures in the low twenties across the region, the local animals appreciate their natural winter coats.
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What you see,
What you hear,
What you remember is so clear.
Losing yourself in thoughts,
Escaping the realities of today,
Imagination takes you up and away .
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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2
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The first time I saw the Saturday Night Live skit back in 1978 with Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi making “cheezborgers”, I knew we had to try one. It was never supposed to take over forty years since that to actually step foot inside the world famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, but are we glad we finally did!
Established back in 1934 by William “Billy Goat” Sianis as a great stopping place for sports fans in the Chicago area. Legend tells that Sianis became known as “Billy Goat” when a goat fell off a truck passing by and wandered inside, so William grew a “goatee” received the nickname and changed the name of the tavern.
The Michigan Avenue location we visited opened up in 1964, but since Billy Goats’s has expanded to include locations on Wells Street, Washington Street, Madison Avenue, Navy Pier, O’Hare Airport, and Washington D.C.
The famous legend of the Cubs Curse, which thanks to the hard work of this past year’s team has been broken, was originated from William Sianis. Below is an excerpt from their website regarding the incident.
“October 6th, a sad day in Cubs history. The Cubs entered game four of the World Series leading the Detroit Tigers 2 games to 1, and needing to win only two of the next four games played at Wrigley Field. A local Greek, William “Billy Goat” Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern and a Cubs fan, bought two tickets to Game four. Hoping to bring his team good luck he took his pet goat, Murphy, with him to the game. At the entrance to the park, the Andy Fran ushers stopped Billy Goat from entering saying that no animals are allowed in the park. Billy Goat, frustrated, appealed to the owner of the Cubs, P.K. Wrigley. Wrigley replied, “Let Billy in, but not the goat.” Billy Goat asked, “Why not the goat?” Wrigley answered, “Because the goat stinks.” According to legend, the goat and Billy were upset, so then Billy threw up his arms and exclaimed, “The Cubs ain’t gonna win no more. The Cubs will never win a World Series so long as the goat is not allowed in Wrigley Field.” The Cubs were officially cursed. Subsequently, the Cubs lost game four, and the remaining series getting swept at home and from the World Series. Billy Goat promptly sent a telegram to P.K. Wrigley, stating, “Who stinks now?” For the next twenty years, throughout the remainder of Billy Goat’s life the Cubs would finish each season at 5th place or lower, establishing a pattern that would reverse the Cubs luck and term the team “The Lovable Losers.” The World Series would become a dream, and “wait ’til next year” would become the team’s motto. From 1946 to 2003, the Cubs would post a 4250-4874 (.466) record, have only 15 winning seasons, finish in first place a mere 3 times, have no pennants, no World Series appearances let alone wins, with only four post season experiences (1984, 1989, 1998, 2003) resulting in a complete reversal of their fortunes. The Cubs were and are a cursed franchise.”
All of that is history now, but for more of the background and all information about this great place to eat and have a drink, click Billy Goat’s Tavern..
Their menu is predictable, but oh so delicious and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing. Billy Goat’s Tavern & Grill is a Chicago landmark, come share what the locals have been enjoying next time you are in town.
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Can’t remember when I arrived in this town,
Trying to piece that past together.
Pressure inside makes me know I have to go,
Again just one foot in front of the other…
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:8-14 KJV
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When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’“
Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route
Matthew 2:4-12 NIV
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