Category Archives: Snafus

Touring the land of food and beverage

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

This just in: every so often (probably once a month-ish) I’ll present a list of local Chicago hot spots recently graced by my country mouse toes and teeth. I’ll share a mini description of the joint, note whether my time … Continue reading →

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Jelly Belly = a popular Chicago treat

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Did you know that there is a Jelly Belly factory on Morrow Ave in North Chicago? Shaw. If you want a northerly adventure where you can not only stuff your cheeks with a variety of colors and flavors but also … Continue reading →

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Deep cleaning, freezing feeling

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Cleaning my abode quaint yet hard … (wood floors, that is). Dust bunnies strike with a wicked vengeance. The furry creatures with no soul (and no cells to speak of) fear no Swifter(r) … even swifts of the “Jet” persuasion. … Continue reading →

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A bicycle built for … GOOO!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

In a recent attempt to fit in with my fellow Logan Square residents, I shuffled out some serious dough for a bike. I purchased my new wheels at Boulevard Bike Shop, a cute lil’ joint in the heart of Logan … Continue reading →

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The little Target cart who wouldn’t.

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

The day began productively: Art meticulously hung on my new apartment’s eggshell walls, internet access granted and connected, kitchen utensils organized and stored in the most effective way possible, shower curtain strung blithely on its shiny, slippery curtain rod, and laundry … Continue reading →

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