I moved from Chicago to Hammond nine years ago and have been ridiculed for it ever since by my Chicago colleagues at work. So, I am in deep debt to Rick Kogan for the very nice (though too short) piece he did about the place (Sidewalks, March 20). I decided to move because I have an eccentric interest in old homes and was able to acquire an English Tudor mansion in Hammond for the price of a one-bedroom condo in Chicago. This is the kind of secret that New Buffalo, Mich., kept until 20 years ago or so. Still, I am glad for the vindicating publicity. Come back anytime.
VINCE TOLVE / Hammond
Missing ingredient
As a regular reader of Leah Eskin’s column, which I love, and a native of Baltimore-in Merry Land as she so sweetly refers to it-I find it necessary to offer some constructive criticism: It is an absolute sacrilege to make a true Maryland crab cake without adding Old Bay Seasoning (Home on the Range, March 20).
If she ever wants to taste a truly representative sample of this divine food, she might visit Angelina’s on Harford Road in Baltimore or order them online to be shipped in dry ice.
I am certain that other natives of the Chesapeake Bay watershed would offer the same advice.
COLEEN E. FRIEDMAN / Highland Park
Bring back Dave
I’d be exaggerating if I said the loss of Dave Barry’s funny column from the Sunday Magazine is a tragedy. But it is a very big disappointment. Reprinting some of his old columns is not the answer. Please bring him back. Drag him back if you have to.
GLORIA KAPLAN SULKIN / Chicago
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Unforgettable teachers
Ever had a teacher who changed your life? The science or history teacher who shook your view of the world? The piano teacher who never lost her patience?
The Magazine needs your help finding these noteworthy women and men for a special issue on teachers. If you want to share your memories or experiences, please write to us in 250 to 300 words. Be sure to include your teacher’s name, school name and town, and his or her complete home address and phone number (not for publication). We will also need your name, home address and phone number (not for publication). We won’t be able to return your entries. They must be received by Monday, May 9, and can be e-mailed to tribmag@tribune.com or mailed to Memorable Teachers, c/o Desiree Chen, Chicago Tribune Magazine, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (this sentence as published has been corrected in this text).
