On the north side of Chicago, I happened upon little free libraries — small, glass and wooden houses for books on neighborhood streets. After slowing to a stop beside one, I called to my friend to show her the creative way people were sharing free books within the community. She smiled then chuckled, saying, “Yeah … Continue reading Throw a Filter on It, Shakespeare
Fat Boy Tom
Hey! My name is Tom Callahan, and I love food. I am not a foodie by any means. I don't care about superfoods, or putting my fork on an egg yolk and boomeranging it. It doesn't matter the type of food, whether it be a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich, a cactus taco, or a … Continue reading Fat Boy Tom
A Letter From The Editor
Dear Reader, Welcome to Westlawn. You’re probably wondering what we’re doing here. I initially set out to start a blog where big ideas could be written and expressed simply without compromising quality and depth. I’ve always believed that if you can’t describe something massive in a simple style then you really don’t know what you’re … Continue reading A Letter From The Editor
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