Being in Chicago brings back so many memories. Taking the blue line from O’Hare into the city. Riding in a cab that’s not as expensive as San Francisco. Strolling up and down Michigan Avenue. Looking out toward the Lake. Taking…
Pre-Vacation Eats
Vacation’s not really vacation until you get on a plane, go somewhere and land. So my pre-vacation consisted of wine and oysters at the new Mayes Oyster Bar on the seedy side of Polk Street. Skip it. The place looks…
The Secret Diet
When I get sick, all I care about is getting better. Food makes me feel better: spicy tom yum soup, chips, cookies, chocolate. I crave all the caloric crap my mom never let me have as a kid. When I…
Writing as Craft
When I was in college, one of my biggest pet peeves (Besides being asked if I got in because of affirmative action—ummm, sorry, but Asians are not considered for affirmative action. And by asking, you insulted my intelligence and I…
Ahhh, Friendship
From: FacebookDate: Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 1:32 PMSubject: Mike sent you a message on Facebook…To: Marc Mike sent you a message.—Subject: hi from Mike Hi Marc,Dean (via Catherine) mentioned that I should say hello to you. Hello. 😉 Not…