A tree like no other (also titled, You’re doing what now?)
I’m the cleaner in the family Evidenced by the many ways I choose to soothe my soul when stressed or sad. Best Friend sighs heavily — “This is the worst moment Read more…
A list: simple ways to comfort yourself
There is a lot to be angst’y about these days. The fact that the Cubs’ chances of an undefeated season have already been nullified. White people and their tea Read more…
Guest Post: That One Time at The Adele Concert
This is a Guest Post by Tocarra Mallard. Tocarra came onto my radar when I saw her perform at the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival as part of The Kates (must Read more…
Mac & Cheese By The Bay: find your tribe in San Francisco
Photo via The Embassy Network For the past few years, I’ve experienced a mass exodus of Chicagoans for other zip codes. Whenever people leave me (sniff), they inevitably ask: “Do Read more…
Travel: how to meet others and enjoy yourself on the road
Photo of me doing a Pecha Kucha via Visualized Concepts I get oft-asked “I’m traveling to ______, can you recommend ways to meet people, fun activities to do that are Read more…
My List: Chicago Beyond Navy Pier and Uno’s
Crossrhodes in Evanston (I know, I know, it’s not the city) This post was written a bit ago so please google a business before heading out to make sure it’s Read more…
CHEESE-IT GIVEAWAY: 24-hour Divvy Passes
I’m a huge bike-share fan. Whenever I travel, it’s one of my favoritest ways to explore. You can see my in-depth post about why Best Friend and I are members though Read more…
How watching TV the day I left for college impacted the lives of thousands
An excerpt of this was first presented at Flick Lit: Reel-to-Real Storytelling for Movie Lovers, the Musicals! Edition, at Chicago’s Logan Theater. Performers shared personal stories about a musical film of their choice Read more…
Cheese-It Giveaway: “One of a Kind” Passes!
As a small thanks to Cheese-Its for, you know, being you, I’d love to gift you two complimentary passes to the popular One of a Kind Show ($24 value). Comment below Read more…
My ‘I don’t have but I would like’ list is ever-growing, which I choose to view as a good thing
I would like a brand new Subaru Outback. With all the frickin’ add-ons. Bike rack, moon roof, organic gluten-free seat warmers. I’d like a lake house. And a Hawaii house. Read more…