*Big day in Cubs history. On this day in 1955, Sam Jones threw a no-hitter for the Cubs. On this day in 1970, Ernie Banks hit his 500th homer. Naturally, both players are featured prominently in the book EveryCubEver.
*Today is author Rosellen Brown's birthday. She is an enthusiastic endorser of Donald G. Evans' book An Off-White Christmas. Here's what she said: "Donald Evans has a great ear and a light touch and together they lead An Off-White Christmas in unpredictable directions. Underlying what’s funny in these stories are real families, friends and lovers colliding or coming together in what promises, but doesn’t always turn out to be, the season of good cheer."
