And
That's My Opinion©
By Sandy Goldman
The Rogers Park Community Curmudgeon
New column
Thoughts at Random (From the mind of a young soldier, stationed in Germany, circa 1956)
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Sandy Goldman writes about events in Rogers Park (an exciting neighborhood on the far north side of Chicago), the country and the world. He is the former opinion columnist and founding editor of RP 2000 (published by the Rogers Park Community Council). Known for his inquisitive, analytical and satirical style, he provides a thoughtful look at life. Sandy is longtime community activist and a Rogers Park resident since 1958.
Police, Pulchritude, and Perfect Performance
The Privilege of Voting in Illinois
Making History-Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
What It Was, Was Lake View High School
For all my Lake View High School classmates and those who would
like to take a peek at what a major Chicago High School once was.
"Her Opinion of…And That’s My Opinion"
“Warren Park…What Comes Next?”
“Low Blow Cripples Leone Jr. Guards (And Other Thoughts)”
“That’s What Friends Are For!”
Two Rogers Parkers You Should Know About
There’s a Naked Person In My Bathroom
Miscellany & Melanges & Medleys
The Bells Ring for Those Who Can Hear
(Charlotte Goldberg Citizen of the Year Award - The Background)
“The Alphabet and a Bar of Soap”
Wake Up The Dead (Calvary Cemetery Marina)
We’re Still Waiting… the 1945 World Series
When The Carnival Came To Town
It was Howard Street – A Helluva Street
"The Morse Avenue Card Players "
Mega Mall Monkey and Fire Station II
Phantasmagoria (War and Circuses)
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number – Part V – The Usual Suspects
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number - Part IV
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number - Part III
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number - Part II
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number - The Fire Station on Clark
Rogers Park's Community Curmudgeon
Sleigh Bells Ring – Are You Listening?
Thatwasthesummerthatwas@RP.com
Some Get It Right - Some Get It Wrong
A Dismal Day At Dominick's (And How It Turned Bright)
Phooey! The Couple At The Bar - Continued
The VHI Top 100 - Plus 2 for Rogers Park
Legislators...Aren't We Lucky To Have Them?
Bill and Monica And Other Things
The Revenge Of The Video Store Owner
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