So many grimy city streets (and funny pool sides), so little time.
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Zero Proof: The Gifts of Imperfection
In the latest episode of Zero Proof Book Club, we discuss Brené Brown’s “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.” Plus, how to make zero proof Pina Coladas!
Published: Meet My Neighborhood
In which I give loving shout-outs to my Irving Park favorites on Neighborhoods.com.
My list of books to read this month
The British Book Awards’ Book of the Year, and a witty compilation of essays about hanging on to the wagon for dear life.
FemComPod: Episode 84 show notes
On this week’s episode of A Feminist and A Comedian Walk Into A Bar podcast, we talk about prom send-off parties, contract workers’ rights, and Twitter beefs.
#SundaySentence: Fleeting moments of joy, despite everything
For Sunday Sentence project, readers share the best sentence they’ve read during the past week.
Published: Art and writing in Crowded zine
Plus, details for tonight’s ~free~ release show and party in Chicago!
Zero Proof: Drinking, A Love Story
In the latest episode of Zero Proof Book Club, we discuss Caroline Knapp’s memoir “Drinking: A Love Story.”
Published: Essay in Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook
Rustbelt Publishing’s latest book of essays by Chicago writers will be out in September, but you can pre-order your copy now. (Eeeee!)
FemComPod: Episode 83 show notes
On this week’s episode of A Feminist and A Comedian Walk Into A Bar podcast, Justin and I talk about religion in politics, sanctuary cities, and starting a religion. Cheers!