Deirdre McCloskey at The Cliff Dwellers
Deirdre McCloskey At The Cliff Dwellers Editor's Note: Deirdre McCloskey’s engagement with the The Cliff Dwellers over the last 20 years has been a deep one. She has given talks, served on the board of directors, and most [...]
A Farewell to Deirdre McCloskey
A Farewell to Deirdre McCloskey Editor's Note: As the New Year rolled in, Deirdre McCloskey, 20 years a Cliff Dweller, prepared to move to Washington, D.C. to join the staff of the Cato Institute. Her fellow members were [...]
Walker Johnson at Bill Bowe’s 80th Party
Walker Johnson at Bill Bowe's 80th Birthday Party Editor's Note: I know both architect Walker Johnson as well as his architect son Ben from The Cliff Dwellers club. Walker is a past president of the Club and Ben [...]
Riots & Rockets: A Half Century of Ballistic Missile & Satellite Defense
Bill Bowe, a former President of The Cliff Dwellers and Executive Vice President of Encyclopaedia Britannica, begins with a lighthearted look at a subject he’s been following since the 1950’s. Though hard to believe today, Nike missiles with nuclear warheads were once ready to be launched from 22 sites around Chicago, including Belmont Harbor and Jackson Park on the lakefront.
At The Cliff Dwellers: Rana Segal – My Life Making Documentary Films
At The Cliff Dwellers: Rana Segal My Life Making Documentary Films Rana Segal on Her Education and Work My Life Making Documentary Films The Cliff Dwellers International Women's Day March 8 2022 Hi [...]
Jack Zimmerman and The Chad National Anthem
5 The Chad National Anthem Editor's Note: Jack doesn't leave the Navy on a sour note thanks to a lifer chief who knew plenty about life.
The Dumbest Man in Iowa
Editor's Note: Riding his bicycle by himself from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska, Jack is gets religion after being terrorized in Iowa.
My Life in Jazz
Editor's Note: Jack Zimmerman didn't win the audition in New York, but he learned something else important in life.
Otto Was a Union Man
Editor’s Note: No doubt about it, Jack’s Uncle Otto was a union man through and through.
