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Category Archives: Interesting Encounter

Subtle Signs of Wealth; or, It’s the Little Things

Writing in the Windy City Posted on June 27, 2012 by ElisabethJune 27, 2012

A new Whole PaycheckFoods opened up in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, and the other day, I went there for the first time. This neighborhood is one of the wealthiest ones in the city, with a median family income of $77,100 … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Animals. Don’t Growl At Women.

Writing in the Windy City Posted on March 14, 2012 by ElisabethMarch 14, 2012

Today was a beautiful day.  The sun was shining, and the temperature reached 75 degrees.  In Chicago, the hint of spring after months of oppressive cold means that people rush out in full force to enjoy the weather.  Spirits are … Continue reading →

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AWP 2012 as Performance

Writing in the Windy City Posted on March 2, 2012 by ElisabethMarch 2, 2012

So this year, I attended the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference (AWP).  This was my first year in attendance.  For those who don’t know, AWP is an academic conference for serious academics who do serious, academic stuff like … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Bar Has Been Lowered

Writing in the Windy City Posted on February 22, 2012 by ElisabethFebruary 22, 2012

Ok, so I relate this story not to toot my own horn but to show how easy it is to get a random stranger to compliment you on your appearance. The other day, I was walking down north Michigan Avenue … Continue reading →

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The Millionaire Matchmaker: Chicago Edition

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 18, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 18, 2012

Somehow, I end up meeting the most interesting people. The other day I shared a cab with a woman I didn’t know.  During the course of the conversation, I found out that she worked for a matchmaking service–not the eHarmony/Match.com … Continue reading →

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An Adult Bookstore and a Black, Plastic Bag

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 14, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 14, 2012

**CAUTION!  This post contains adult themes and language!** I was walking downtown the other day and came upon an adult bookstore.  A man who was clearly dressed in business attire walked out the front door and continued down the sidewalk … Continue reading →

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“Is that your daughter?”

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 2, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 2, 2012

This is the question that was asked of me as I waited for my take-out at a restaurant.  The question struck me as funny.  Here I am, with a squirmy 20 month old in my lap who looks a lot … Continue reading →

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