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Category: Second City

To All the Loud Girls

To All the Loud Girls

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Ron Stempkowski
In the fourth grade our teacher, Mrs. Fisher–with her flaming orange hair and clown red lipstick applied liberally outside the lines of her lips would say things like “whatever rattles you... Read More
The Funny Lattice of Five

The Funny Lattice of Five

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Ron Stempkowski
It’s difficult to believe that sixteen years ago today, with a stomach full of butterflies I reported to 1616 N. Wells with my bestie Kathy for our first class at the venerable Second City’... Read More
Belonging

Belonging

Posted on August 26, 2011May 14, 2022 by Ron Stempkowski
It’s not often I’m able to get together with four of my closest friends–at the same time. The last time all five us were together was at my birthday a couple of years ago, where Ken ... Read More
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