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Why improv makes you a better human being
Facebook reminded me that four years ago today, I completed the Improv Program at the Second City Training Center. If the college degree is what prepares you for a job or profession, it’s the Second City certificate that prepares you … Continue reading
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Tagged #chicago, #comedy, #improv, #Second City, #self improvement
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College visits in the time of long-forgotten hot pots
I went on my sixth college visit with one of my daughters this week. Making it exactly six more college visits than I went on with my parents. I didn’t even visit the college I went to. I just showed … Continue reading
What brings you joy? Decluttering your closet and your relationships
I’m getting new carpet this week. Paying for things like new carpet, or water heaters or tires…necessities to your quality of life and safety, in the case of tires, decidedly do not bring me joy. Surprisingly, installing new carpet is … Continue reading
Must be nice. (Translation: I hate everything about what you just told me.)
Must be nice. Three little words. And yet they evoke such emotion. Envy. Disdain. Jealousy. Those words are usually uttered when one feels like someone else has something he or she doesn’t. Like, “Hey, I’m off for a week…going to … Continue reading
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Redefining who you are and what you do
I got the most beautiful thank you note this week, from a dear friend, reminding me that it was her and her husband’s 18th wedding anniversary. She sends a similar note every year at this time. I introduced them. Humble … Continue reading
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Tagged #careers, #friendship, #lifegoals, #lifehack, #matchmaking, parenting
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A labor of love
I moved my oldest daughter into her dorm room yesterday for the start of sophomore year of college. On Labor Day. Ironic to me. The word. And the day. You labor to bring a child into the world. And then … Continue reading
We all have baggage (fees). And that’s a good thing.
Professionally, I spend a fair amount of time talking about bag fees. And why they are good. Because they are. They help keep base airfare low and ensure that you only pay for services you use. And they make you … Continue reading
A little self awareness when walking through airports (and other places) goes a long way to keeping people from hating you
I’ve noticed a trend when people are walking in public. Not the face in the phone, walk into traffic like you are some grown-up version of “Baby’s Day Out” that goes miraculously unscathed despite paying more attention to creeping on … Continue reading
Sure, we all know about Resting Bitch Face, but what about resting tell-me-about-your-day-because-you-think-I-care face
Much has been written about resting bitch face, the dour look that some women have when their faces are not engaged in some other activity. Like talking. Or eating. Or actually being a bitch. I suppose men can also have … Continue reading
Keeping up with the Kardashians. And your kids. Not exactly in that order.
I get a text whenever one of my daughters tweets. It’s partly a control thing. Watching out for unnecessary swearing, pics that have the potential to keep them out of college or from becoming gainfully employed and the inevitable use … Continue reading
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