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My view as a I write
Until recently, I have remarked upon how mild this winter is compared to the Polar Vortexes we experienced last w..
Feeling Snowed In: Graduate School Without Classes
Photo Credit: Joshua C. Robinson
February 2015
This semester, all of my classes are independent studies or internships. That’s right, ..
The Truth About Chicago Weather
Sure, it looks magical, enchanting even, as the snow glides through the streetlights and dances past your window. Snow isn’t all that ..
Cabin Fever…
Like always, it would seem that winter break started with a flurry of activity for my family. We had to move again this December. We foun..
Winterizing, Columbia Style
Never ever buy cold weather clothing in warm weather environment. That big puffy coat you bought in Miami may look winter ready but it wouldn’t stop a light breeze.
Chicago Weather
About a week ago, I made a change that signaled a moment that I enjoy every year it comes: I retired my jeans to the closet in favor o..
Flip Flops in the Windy City: One of Many Reasons Why Chicago is Awesome
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. It is the greatest city ever . I had extremely high expectations when I moved to Chicago, and I am pl..