Chapter 11

Autobiography of a Schnook

Just barely missed the July deadline, but here’s a new chapter! In today’s episode:

• Sean does another Facebook bullet-pointed list
• Chicago myth-busting
• “Dear Ruby,” a tribute to the writings of Italo Calvino and to a source of frustration for some people in Sean’s line of work

Bibliography:

• It’s a Podcast, Charlie Brown
• Forward March by Carey Anne Farrell
• In the St. Nick of Time by William Pepper
• The Straight Dope column on the “Windy City” nickname
• “From the Windy City,” Cleveland Gazette, September 19, 1885
• “CHICAGO’S RECORD. Crimes of a Day in the Windy City,” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 11, 1882
• The Straight DopeWhy is there no ketchup on a properly made hot dog? – “” – August 30, 1991