Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Delilah and Lionel


I admit I listen to Delilah every night before I go to bed. It's something about listening to other people's sappy stories that either gives me hope or makes me thank God that I'm single. Tonight... it was one of those single moments. Someone just admitted that their wedding song was going to be Lionel Ritchie's "Stuck on You."If you're wedding is past 1980... there's just no excuse. Unless you're Jon and Cristy and organized Lionel Ritchie-themed dance parties on our porch at 79 N. High...
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Four Years and Five Latino Cds Later...


This December my office will be moving from 233 N. Michigan... aka the Creative Corner of the loop...to the Merchandise Mart: home to the other WPP communications companies. Although this news was delivered with champagne and cheers, it's not entirely great news. I could list out my reasons why, but given that I should be greatful to still HAVE a job......
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Notable Quotables


"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail"-Abraham Maslow, American psycholog...
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Monday, September 28, 2009

Jewel Osco = Hot Spot of Gold Coast


It's no secret that by living in the Gold Coast you can expect to obtain an interesting mix of neighbors. Beyond my obsession with the possible Bulls players that live on floor 22 of my building... who draw crowds carrying Grey Goose and girls who can be persuaded by free alcohol and tall men.... I haven't found the hot spot in the area. That...
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Another Colleeny Weeny in the Fam


Last Wednesday, September 23rd our family welcomed another Colleen to the world. Okay... her full name is Anna Colleen... but I'm going to be that weirdo aunt/second cousin that insists on calling her by her middle name. Because, clearly, it's an awesome one.My cousin, Jenny, was more than ready to finally meet her little one after spending about five...
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Sunday, September 27, 2009

The Thunder Rolls


A storm is rolling in... and with it promises to be fall-like temperatures. I'll be the first to admit... I hold onto summer far past the point of normalcy. While others may have stowed away their swim suits and white pants after Labor Day, I've been drinking pina coladas, sun bathing and sporting around my summer tote long past September 7th.I refuse...
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