Christina BrandonChicago, 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 you6 min read·Nov 4, 2021----
Christina BrandonMy first mammogram experienceAll I want is peace of mind when I go see the doctor6 min read·Jan 12, 2021----
Christina BrandonTrying 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?6 min read·Dec 5, 2020----
Christina BrandonI 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.7 min read·Oct 29, 2020----
Christina BrandonRomance 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.5 min read·Aug 25, 2020----
Christina BrandonI 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 with5 min read·May 28, 2020----
Christina BrandonOutside 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…4 min read·Apr 30, 2020----
Christina BrandonDiscovering 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…4 min read·Mar 31, 2020----
Christina BrandonFeeling 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…4 min read·Mar 27, 2020----
Christina BrandonDoing 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…4 min read·Feb 29, 2020----