Tuesday December 15, 2009 23:28
We were all asked that in our youth, and I’ve answered that question a few different ways over the years (such as “an astronaut!” and “a singer!”). To be honest, the only reason I wanted to be a pop star when I was young was that so I could become famous and increase my chances [...]
Thursday June 4, 2009 07:41
I received two e-cards from the lovely Sara the other day:
Thursday November 27, 2008 01:10
Thanksgiving: A Memorable Feast. That’s the theme for this year.
Turkey Day (or Tofurkey Day, depending on your eating persuasion) is right around the corner! Every year I enjoy cooking and baking for the holidays, with the exception of last year, when I was in lovely Rochechouart, France. Nancy’s parents are both gourmet chefs and they [...]
Friday June 27, 2008 14:22
I hate the suburbs. Seriously.
I just feel so uncomfortable out there! I spent the majority of my childhood (okay, all of it) in suburbs like Elk Grove and Palatine, and have only lived the urban life for about five years (with a brief stint in the COMPLETE boonies of DeKalb while I [...]
Saturday November 18, 2006 07:12
I am a woman who does not like flowers.
I mean, I can appreciate them. They’re pretty, smell nice, and can add a splash of color and character to a room—but don’t buy them for me.
In high school, my witty math teacher told us that he’d never buy flowers for his longtime girlfriend. Cue all the [...]
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