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A Foggy Day, Some Quiet Moments
It’s February. Eight inches of snow. 30 hours of rain followed by freezing temperatures. 65 degrees the next day, and foggy. Chicago is li..
Shooting a Film in Cold Chicago
Another production is over! Finally, I was able to finish two days of shooting my short film titled “Keys” which I mentioned about in my p..
Spring is here in Chicago, FINALLY
WHYYYYY?
This being my third spring, I’ve grown somewhat accustomed to the unpredictability of the weather, BUT that still doesn’t mea..
Spring in Chicago
It’s finally spring in Chicago. The students are getting a bit rowdy, the weather is slightly less cold, and people are outside. A few..
Spring is Coming!
Spring is coming, spring is coming, spring is coming… Chant this mantra once a day for the next ten days, and you will begin to see bu..
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.
New York City Blues
Few things in life have the power to bring civilization to a standstill. Weather is one of them. Hollywood loves natural disasters. Ar..
Nonfiction MFA Student Spotlight: Toni Nealie
During the Graduate Open House and Preview Days, I am often asked why I applied to Columbia, what neighborhood I live in, and what my ..
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..
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..