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Author of WICKER PARK WISHES, a novel, published by Eckhartz Press "It's like 'Hi Fidelity' from a woman's perspective. A 90s book about relationships." - John Siuntres, WordBalloon. Language discussion and expression, a view from the city: "A fascinating and enlightening look at language and other important matters" - Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune "...definitely an interesting voice!" - Languagehat.com "...a great site!" - Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement

4.19.2023

If you're in a bad situation, quit!

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Chapter 3 of one of the best advice books I've ever read, The Asshole Survival Guide, begins with Robert Sutton saying, "I believe...
1.11.2023

Using Google Translate to report news

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I was reading an article in the Miami Herald about an ancient wishing well in Germany.  At the bottom of the article it said, " Google ...
12.11.2022

Once Upon a Christmas Carol - an Audible Original

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I just finished listening to the Audible original Once Upon a Christmas Carol by Karen Schaler (who I did a three-hour livestream with [...
11.21.2022

Thankful to be employed

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I'm one of those lucky people who was over-employed during the pandemic. I was working at least five gigs at the same time, and one part...
11.13.2022

No worries

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A lot of people are now saying "no worries." It's a trendy phrase that I wasn't going to comment on until I heard someone ...
8.29.2022

I finally watched Red Oaks

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Whenever I want to write about TV, I think about the disparaging comment I saw that someone made about this blog years ago, that they didn...
8.08.2022

Adopted in the last century

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Sometimes I meet people who've been adopted, or who have adopted kids, and I tell them that my dad was also adopted. Because he was born...
7.18.2022

Just because they got lucky doesn't mean you will too

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I've been thinking about this for a long time. I think that when someone hits the jackpot in a difficult industry and gets lots of atten...
6.08.2022

Guest post: experience in 1970s downtown Chicago

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I ended up getting a Letter to the Editor published in the Chicago Tribune about how downtown Chicago isn't a scary place, and mentione...
4.03.2022

I like people who like people

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A while ago, I was talking to a boss about how much work they have and how many fires they have to put out. They also have to deal with lots...
2.13.2022

New year, new job

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I think I've already written four or five versions of this post because I feel like I'm over-sharing or being too detailed and perso...
2.02.2022

I finally took a vacation

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I recently went to Southern California for a family event, and I made it into a mini-vacation that was very different than the life I live i...
1.24.2022

I wish I understood this Timo Torikka interview

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I saw Timo Torikka  in a couple of episodes of one of my favorite shows, Maigret (the French version with Bruno Crémer), and I kept wonderi...
11.21.2021

Getting the booster

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I would've written this earlier, but I wrote other blog posts that I haven't posted yet because they might be too personal. I showed...
10.24.2021

It's easy for people to say they don't care about money, etc. when they already have it

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One time I was in a person's house that was so large, I forgot the way back to the room where I was staying, and that was one of their t...
10.04.2021

Fictionalizing what people aren't sharing

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I recently read an article in the Chicago Tribune about a lawsuit " alleging radio star coerced sexual favors," which made me won...
9.06.2021

Let's Meet at Printers Row Lit Fest! Saturday 4:30-6, September 11th

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If you are going to the Printers Row Lit Fest this Saturday, stop by to say hello! I will be there from 4:30-6 with Vicki Quade, author of C...
8.13.2021

Reading easier text helps my Japanese

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I am still trying to maintain my Japanese, even though I have no opportunities to speak it or even hear people speaking it, unless I go to M...
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