A Love Letter to Ziploc
I’m not usually this brand-lovey, because, ahem. I am a semi-bright woman who will not be swayed by advertising and giant corporate names all over my products. Yes I will. Here is my completely uncompensated love letter: Dearest Ziploc brand company who makes plastic reusable tupperware-type containers, Even though your product does not come [...]
An Extremely Civilized Saturday
Setting: Chopin Theatre in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Two women have arrived on a Saturday afternoon to take in a viewing of The House Theatre‘s The Nutcracker. Cast: Jeanette as sister #1, and Kate as sister #2 S#1: Now, my friend Nathan Allen scored me some free tickets to this shindig, but that doesn’t mean [...]
Pinterest Has a Downside
I’m always blathering on about Pinterest and my absolute unwavering admiration and deep, true love for it. However. I’m sure many of you are wondering, Jeanette. Is there anything on Pinterest you don’t like? And my answer to you would be a resounding you bet! I don’t like the roses under the wine glass thing. [...]
Liza Sherman I Love You
As I was innocently yet jauntily meandering through the streets of NY with Christian, I was keeping an eyeball open for some interesting places. Boom. This place certainly fit the bill. I get all crazy googly-eyed and gape-mouthed when I see industrial antiques, and this joint was swimming in them. Liza Sherman Antiques. Look at [...]
