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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
**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 →
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 →