The makings of a perfect road trip: Foster Mom + foster puppy + Subaru + Forever Mom
In the most “cart before the horse” post ever, I have a fun idea that will bring together a gaggle of so much of what I love in life — […]
Who knew a Top Ten Moment would happen in a parking lot?
Who knew a Top Ten Moment would happen in a parking lot? I’ve had many highlight moments over my years. Being surprised in elementary school by my Aunt with a […]
Home Improvement Project: Mixtiles
Links and codes in Mac & Cheeseland may be referral links/codes — when you use them, you may get goodness, M&C may get goodness, both may get goodness. Goodness being […]
Life of Yes℠ Travel: Utah in March
Best Friend & Best Friend Travel Background — We’re flip-flops and jeans folks who hate shopping, would rather wander neighborhoods than museums, think riding public transit is a fun […]
Guest Post: The 4 Phases of Fear – The Summer I Saw Them All
This is a Guest Post by Heather whom I met when I coordinated a Saturday morning volunteer program via Chicago Cares. About fifteen to twenty of us would take a […]
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 […]
2016 Life of Yes℠ Gift Guide
We’ve heard the stories of how giving to others makes you happier. True stuff. Give an item, give your time, give your skills. Your heart will expand ten-fold and […]
A descriptor you don’t often see about Chicago & Black Men: grace personified
We’re inundated with news of how horrible Chicago is — the shootings, the weather, the school system, the taxes, the politicians, the fact that we lead the nation in catalytic converter […]
Curtain Call: the last Fear Experiment℠ Chicago
What started with an email to about fifty friends in 2009 proposing a crazy idea that would help me live out my dream of being Mimi from RENT, though I […]
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 […]