Chicago, I might be breaking up with you.If you asked me if I would ever consider moving away from Chicago, the answer would have been “hell no.” But the city can start to wear youNov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
My first mammogram experienceAll I want is peace of mind when I go see the doctorJan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
Trying to imagine a future beyond 2020Who can think in terms of 100, 200 years when tremendous shifts in something as basic as how humans communicate happen within two decades?Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020
I don’t like using public bathrooms, but they should still be designed betterI am all for experimenting with designs of public bathrooms to make the experience of putting my butt on a public toilet less icky.Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
Romance Novels Show How History Bends Toward JusticeThese stories show women fighting for justice, the work and risk involved in winning the smaller victories, all while falling in love.Aug 25, 2020Aug 25, 2020
I love cooking vegetables!I’m experimenting with bizarre recipes or just doing things I wouldn’t have normally done. I’ve blistered cucumbers and served them withMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Outside is scary, but I still miss my friendsI’m relieved the Illinois shelter-in-place order extended because there was no way in hell I was going back to my office May 1. It’s…Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
Discovering New Ways to Tell Stories During COVID-19Now is the time to experiment with other forms of narrative, to experiment in general. Stories help us make sense of things. Stories help…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Feeling Optimistic When Everything is ChangingIn the two weeks since my company switched to work-from-home because of COVID-19, my coworkers have been creative in finding ways to…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Doing Tarot for Fun and GuidanceI don’t think tarot is fortune-telling or out to predict the future. Mystic Mondays describe their tarot as an “intuition tool for…Feb 29, 2020Feb 29, 2020