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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]