Adventures in Michigan
Sometimes you just have to get away. The past couple of weeks have been brutal in Chicago. The temperature has been oh so high, making..
Ravinia
I recently had the opportunity to attend another perennial Chicago event that is reminiscent of summertime in Chicago: the Ravinia Fes..
Hall Chat: Fourth of July Heat Wave
Holy heat wave! This past week, Chicago had temperatures in the 100s for what seemed like forever. Just getting to work in the morning..
Emotional Intelligence
What is the one piece of advice you would give to a young person entering college? For me, the answer comes quickly: the most emotiona..
Chicago Sightseeing (Part 2): Fireworks on the Pier
During my last blog post, I spoke about the commercial and historical gem that is Navy Pier. Normal summer days bring waves of tourist..
Hot in the City
…you have to make your own opportunities and find inspiration where you can
Don’t Get Stung By The Busy Bee!
The standard question, “hey, what’s up—how have you been?” is generally followed up with the standard response, “oh, you know, super busy.” I came across a New York Times article, The ‘Busy’ Trap written by Tim Kreider and felt like he had really tapped into something. It seems that no one has the time to enjoy themselves outside their work obligations and if they do find time to squeeze in some fun it is also paired with a sharp twinge of guilt that they aren’t promoting their work.
Hall Chat: Summer Organization & Revision
I’ve been writing a lot this week, and I’m pretty sure it began with organizing the “My Documents” section on my computer. After the p..
Bringing the Writing to You: Kurt Kennedy
Kurt Kennedy started the Fiction Writing program with an idea in progress: a historical fiction novel about the embalmer on Abraham Li..
Summertime Blues
As I write this, I have two summer classes under my belt and a third starting soon. Our summer schedule is a bit intense, but I’ve bee..