Kring Things

Constantly Curious.

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New project: Here are the first five pages of “Qodèxx,“ my abstract/asemic graphic novel in progress.

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You’re invited: On July 29, @genekjr  introduces Qodèxx, his hot-off-the-press graphic novella, to the greater public at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis St. in Evanston, IL. If you’re in the ‘hood, join us.  ht.ly/lZYf30dFDD3 #music #beer #art

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5-Minute Crafts

It's amazing what you can create with just 3 sheets of paper! Watch to the end.😉🌼 bit.ly/2bI4Wrw

Celebrate fun!

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CHICAGO PUBLIC RADIO’S GOLI SHEIKHOLESLAMI ON THE IMPACT OF SMART, REAL JOURNALISM

Chicago Public Radio's Goli Sheikholeslami discussed why strong, non-partisan journalism matters to the health and wealth of our communities, our country and every citizen during a recent City Club of Chicago luncheon. https://thekringgroup.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/chicago-public-radios-goli-sheikholeslami-on-the-impact-of-smart-real-journalism/

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My young friend Jesse Jermaine Triplett Hall by me.

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Never Mute: Ted Glasoe's Lake. http://evanstonlive.blogspot.com/2016/07/never-mute-ted-glasoes-lake-test.html Revetment Splash (above) by Ted Glasoe can be purchased online. http://photos.tedglasoe.com/gallery/1270500/photo/142979268 .

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This is what I was seeing and talked about on Chicago’s South side earlier this month. #publicnewsroom https://medium.com/@karenkring_185/who-gets-to-tell-our-communities-stories-d5f8c8871a9f

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A baroque masterpiece (via) 

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Ten years in the making, the former National Library of France has reopened after extensive renovations.

Reading Room or “Salle Labrouste.” (Image via Marchand Meffre)

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Lovely.

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ICYMI: (Daniel French) and I talked to my friend and colleague Maudlyne Ihejirika about her book--Escape From Nigeria--and being an African refugee in the 60s..

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(Democracy Now!) Amy Goodman: A good addition to your smart media diet.

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Sandy's Story from SoulCityChurch on Vimeo.

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Eldridge Shannon 3

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Now is the time to counter lies with facts, repeatedly and unflaggingly, while also proclaiming the greater truths: of our equal humanity, of decency, of compassion. Every precious ideal must be reiterated, every obvious argument made, because an ugly idea left unchallenged begins to turn the color of normal.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “Now Is The Time To Talk About What We Are Actually Talking About”  (via newyorker)

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We actually have around 20 senses (depending on how you count) but this infographic outlines the 5 main ones; hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, and touch. More like this on To Be A Genius.

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Chilling at King Spa

I just posted a blog piece about King Spa in Niles, Illinois. Aficionados will have to tell me if I missed any important points. http://evanstonlive.blogspot.com/2016/12/chilling-at-king-spa.html