Paints, Clay, Wine & Friends: A week of accidental art therapy

While I consider myself creative, I don't consider myself to be artistic. That is unless you count the use of words to draw a picture, which I think I can do.  As a child I envied kids who could draw a house that consisted of more than a triangle over a rectangle, topped with a … Continue reading Paints, Clay, Wine & Friends: A week of accidental art therapy

Same Love Bert & Ernie Remix [video]

I love all things Sesame Street, as evidenced here and here, and though this isn't from them, as a supporter of all human rights, it still makes my heart smile. Macklemore And Ryan Lewis' Same Love Bert & Ernie Remix, y'all! Enjoy!

Life is a lesson: 5 things I learned last week

Performance Art I've seen some performance art. Not a lot, but some, and I finally have to confess that I don't get it. After attending the Outside In Exhibition on Friday at the National Museum of Mexican Arts (I highly recommend it), my friends and I headed to the Pilsen Art Walk for the Chicago Art District's, … Continue reading Life is a lesson: 5 things I learned last week

Piña colada on a stick: A light, yummy, frozen treat

I love Pinterest! I've found some great recipes there and while most people think that I don't cook, it's actually not true; I just don't cook often. But lately, in an effort to get my health in order, I've been trying to eat more home-cooked healthy meals and though I'm not much of a sweets … Continue reading Piña colada on a stick: A light, yummy, frozen treat

10 awesome things to do on a date with yourself

One of my favorite Sex and the City episodes is the one when Carrie decides she’s dating New York City or, truth be told, dating herself. She does fabulous NYC-type things in her designer duds and it all looks amazing. In one scene, she gets caught in the rain and is offered sheltered under a … Continue reading 10 awesome things to do on a date with yourself

I don’t live in yesterdays because I know how they end

I remember your last goodbye. The day you told me that we should cease to be. My mind wanted to be brave and accept your wish without question, but my heart didn’t understand and forced my lips to ask you why. “It’s time,” you said. “We’ve outgrown what little we were and I don’t feel … Continue reading I don’t live in yesterdays because I know how they end