Day 5 - Chris Ellis & Lorelle Lindo, Chicago, Illinois

Today was a laid back day. We went to Trader Joe’s in the morning to stock up on wine to share with the people who would be putting us up (or is that putting up with us??). Trader Joe’s has gotten to be a regular stop for us every time we go to Chicago – but it’s appeal came long before Chris moved to Chicago – Sandy’s mother use to bring and send us treats from Trader Joe’s in California. We’re just keeping the tradition going. And we really really need a Trader Joe’s in the Des Moines area.

That evening we had tickets for the four of us to go see the NPR radio show taping of “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” This is an oddly informative quiz show, humorously focusing on the news and events of the week. We laughed for two hours. The most notable person on the panel this week was the comedian Paula Poundstone, and she is so very funny. You might also have heard of Peter Sagal, the host or Carl Kasell, the announcer, who is also the host of NPR’s Morning Edition. It was a great show.

After “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me”, Chris had a gig at Cubby Bear’s, a popular bar across the street from Wrigley Field. The band was “Divebar”, and they have plenty of CD’s, so if you’re interested in one contact Chris at falsenorth@gmail.com.

When we got home, we started another game of Trivial Pursuit, seeking redemption for our thrashing the previous night. Sadly it wasn’t to be and they gloated all the way to bed.