New York Magazine – Epic Cover Fail

It’s no secret that I have a mild obsession with New York City. More than 2 years since my accidental return to Chicago, I maintain the unshakable belief that the Times is the only newspaper worth reading and complain that most other cities goes to bed too damn early, but I have otherwise acclimated somewhat [...]

Stuff You Should Know: Travel Planning

I’ve been on a big travel kick this past year and it looks like it won’t stop anytime soon. Once I learned a few tricks about traveling solo on the cheap, I was set. Every trip becomes the best decision I’ve ever made, giving me new inspiration to pass on my “know how” travel tips [...]

(Please Don’t) Ring My Bell

At my high school, we referred to it as “Toxic Hell.” I found out later that other high schools did this, too. And we thought we were so clever.
Apparently, we were on to something, in our surprising 16 year old wisdom. Taco Bell is being sued for false advertisement, claiming that their burritos and other [...]

Smart Ass: Winter Driving

Seeing as I almost got killed three separate times by cars spinning out on ice on my way to work, you all need some of my help. Two big hints? Put the lipgloss down when you’re steering, and for the love of God, stop texting–the people who actually like you won’t get mad [...]

Anti-Gay Marriage Activists Ruin Everything… Again

I was able to keep from writing pages on the midterm elections and the regrettable outcomes we saw in places like Kentucky, Florida and North Carolina. I kept my mouth and typing shut when the tea party called President Obama’s upcoming diplomatic trip to India a “tax-payer funded vacation.” (Presumably, they would prefer he go [...]

Support Local Clothing Companies: True-Feel is Having a SALE!!!

So, I discovered a sweet local clothing line in 2009 called True-Feel Clothing and Apparel. They are my go-to guys for comfy clothes that still have originality and style. I fell in love with the hoodie collection last year. They’re mega comfy and the fit is girly-not baggy, although you can order boys’ items if [...]

Smart Ass: Pigskin Basics

I’m not sure why more of you don’t appreciate American football.  Unlike other sports referred to as “football” in other (read: inferior) nations, in ours, things actually happen–and the guys wear tighter pants.

If that’s not enough reason for you, football can also help you understand the men in your life a [...]

Stop Singin’ the Unemployment Blues…

Congrats, you got the pink slip. And it’s not the fun, flirty frock above. Read on.
So you’re unemployed. That stinks. The country is in an economic crisis and you’re jobless. Good news is, you’ve hit rock bottom and there’s nowhere left to go but up! Here are 30 tips for keeping the sanity while you [...]

Smart Ass: How to Change a Tire

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a woman.  This implies that you likely shouldn’t be trusted with a vehicle to begin with.  However, since that requires far too much lobbying to change than I have the energy for, I’ll just try to make it as painless as possible to the people we share the road [...]