come up in my grill and get served, friend

Apologies up front for the lack of post moves lately. As some of you heard, my Mom's house got struck by lightening and caught fire late last week. The quick update is that she's ok, has plenty of insurance, and, even though about 60% of her house has to be completely rebuilt, is starting to look at this tragedy as more of a blessing (shopping spree?) in disguise. Bottom line: it is, or will soon be, all good.

On to less important things -- the true calling of this blog -- Aaron and I are throwing a big ole juicy BBQ this coming Saturday. Featured at this gathering of elite intellectual minds will be an appearance by everyone's favorite entertainers: beer keg and chicken leg. Key stats:

• Who: You fine people
  
• Where: 2337 W. McLean Ave, Apt 3 (map) - take Blue Line to Western, or hop one of the Western, Armitage, or Milwaukee buses, OR just hail a damn cab. Drivers will find parking-a-plenty.
  
• When: like I said, Saturday. Let's go 6pm, hoping that most of you will see it in your heart to show up by 7pm
  
• What to bring - Your A-Game, and anything else you want that's not beer or chicken, or maybe hamburgers

We'll plan to head out in Wicker Park / Bucktown later that night.