We’re back on this sunny Monday, each of us with a busy weekend+ under our belts. Steve was of course a golf “Legend”, despite some weather delays. Brendan had a chance to see Lupe Fiasco, and loved it despite being drenched prior to his arrival at the impressive Salt Shed. Dag gigged steadily with Expo’76, despite one and a half weather cancellations. Tom Thayer has a report from Bears Training Camp and introduces us to EMLOS.

Braden Montgomery made baseball history in his White Sox debut, with Bob Costas and Steve Stone on the call. Steve’s DuoLingo gives him passive/aggressive feedback on his progress. David Lee Roth is still touring, and Steve isn’t impressed with his stage presence. Steve waves off a cute representative from a local roofing company. Brendan hates to drive, and so he’s become a master of Chicago’s public transportation system Who invented the “high five”?

There’s window washers at Steve and Janet’s — they arrived while night owl Steve was still sleeping. Tom Thayer, on the other was cramming more into his day than most people do in a week. Standard stuff! He’s also got some thoughts on recent Bears announcements, and he offers them from a number of unique and relatable perspectives. Tom and Mike Dahl ran into one another at Bears minicamp and posed like “Iceman” for a picture.

Weekend announcements from the Bears are causing all sorts of heartbreak, confusion, and rage. Steve and Janet watched the Tony Awards, despite his forsaking the theater. Steve tried some new food for Rosie, but she is not embracing it. Bulls broadcasting legend and 3x champ Stacey King passed away at age 59. Brendan had fun at his yearly DJ gig at the amazing St. Charles Public Library, where he reunited with old friends, The Bergers.

Two guitarists, two different approaches to learning; Steve and Dag recall their early days of axe-wielding. John (Jon?) Travolta checks in to talk about his updated new look. How many Marilyns is too many Marilyns? Does Steve lack empathy? Buzz Kilman is on hand to sing the praises of “Begonia” (Brendan is also on board) and discuss the French horror classic, “Eyes Without A Face” which makes for a super uncomfortable movie-watching experience.

Western Springs issued a boil order this morning, but it seems to have arrived a little too late for Steve’s liking. He may have consumed some yellow water. Some ill advised late night Jack In The Box has left Steve in a wobbly state this morning — it may be time for a re-think on that fast food chain. Janet is stocking up for holiday glitter. Also, she and Brendan (who won’t be at Dag’s RiverWalk gig tonight) open up the Sports Desk for some serious Knicks discussion.

Steve considered adding Garry on LinkedIn before he read Garry’s profile. Dag is in possession of his father’s old recliner, where Bozo might’ve relaxed once upon a time. Steve and Janet are seriously considering electric bikes, now that Joe is sitting on a giant new shipment of them — don’t worry, he knows how to fix them. Brendan the gadabout had an afternoon that included both The Bean and a delicious beef sandwich; how Chicago is that?

Steve reached a manageable relationship with Janet’s old boyfriend, but it took many decades. Has AI infected the world of inspirational dog adoption videos? We’re hoping not. Brendan’s hooked on Amazing Water Homes, but a recent episode found him Angry about a reading deck for mom. The Bears stadium situation continues to create befuddlement. Please hide yourself away from your responsibilities and steal away to your reading deck to listen.

The Box. Steve and Janet were met with disappointment, and their dine-in efforts thwarted, during their weekend outing to Jack In The Box. After an unfunny monologue and some flight delays, Tom has returned from Hawaii. His dogs took their time in welcoming him home. Henry shadow caddied for Grandpa Steve at the club over the weekend. Steve took a pair of tumbles while checking on some landscaping lights.

Steve enjoyed an outdoor nap in his newly assembled lounge chair, which was trickier to put together than he initially thought. Tom Skilling will appear at Riot Fest this fall as a celebrity. Snappy Dog informed Dag they won’t be carrying malt powder any longer.  This week’s Drive-In Review films have teeth. Buzz is trying to save his hands from rotting by rekindling his love of juggling.