On the prowl, but in a friendly way
One of the oft-discussed topics at the Minglers is how to meet people once you exit through the gates of dormitories, activity clubs, cafeterias, and homecoming dances and into the Read more…
Saya? Saya??? Saya????
I’ve always prided myself on leading an active life, filled with classes [improv, guitar, salsa, yoga, writing] and activities [Pecha Kucha, Second Story, Clandestino, Second Friday Art Walks, Chicago Cares, Read more…
Strangers inhaling goodness in my yard
Partnered up for another underground supper club collaboration, this one with Chef Efrain of Clandestino, following our collaboration in December. Fifty-six guests classily stuffed their faces in my yard, accompanied Read more…
Just another Tuesday evening…
When your day ends with a stranger telling you, “I like listening to you talk,” your life is pretty charmed. And weird. Had another collaborative event last night at my Read more…
40 strangers + adorable kids and giving adults + 37 strangers = ahhhh.
What a weekend! Friday night I had the biggest Mingler to date, with forty guests. Some newbies, some repeaters, all interesting and with such different backgrounds! They heard about the Read more…
Doing things solo
A few years ago, I was at Carol’s Pub every Thursday from May through August for karaoke. I started to notice a handful of solo-regulars. There was the Librarian, long Read more…