The above photo has been floating around Facebook the last few days, to much chortling hilarity. Anyone familiar with the northwest side of Chicago will recognize not just the public Catholicism of this picture, but also the style of boxy, brick-only, housing built in the far north end of Chi-town where tradition holds that homeowners may shovel a parking spot in front of their residence and then “reserve” that spot until the end of the snow season by placing a household item such as a chair or a Jesus statue in the parking place to put all neighbors on notice that the shoveled spot is taken.
And here’s a fantastic live clip of the Supremes, introduced by the great Tony Randall. Be sure to listen with a pair of ear buds to hear the crisp separation on the three lovely voices.
