I had to come to Chicago to find my dream dress. I’ve been searching for a wedding gown for the past couple months. I’ve been to most of the boutiques in the city. I’ve searched preownedweddingdresses.com hundreds of times. I…
The Best of Chicago
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…