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Monthly Archives: January 2012

“Young Lady” is Not Always a Compliment

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 30, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 30, 2012

  There’s an older gentleman at my job (he’s probably in his 60s) who likes to call a few of my employees “young ladies.”  He thinks that he is being complimentary. They hate it. The women are in their 20s, … 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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Playwright Spotlight: August Wilson

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 10, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 10, 2012

Ok, so I’ve been very busy and haven’t gotten out much (read, at all), so I haven’t encountered any interesting characters/conversations lately.  But it is time for a blog post, so I’m beginning a spotlight series that I have come … Continue reading →

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Simple Encounter, Complicated Backstory

Writing in the Windy City Posted on January 6, 2012 by ElisabethJanuary 6, 2012

Sometimes I’m inspired by sad encounters.  I had one the other day while in the grocery store.  It was about 10:30 in the morning.  I was in line at the checkout.  Ahead of me was a tiny, somewhat disheveled man … 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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