Survival of the Hippest Call it the power of Paris: Not even the Harvard set can resist the allure of pop culture lately. At least, that’s the case with Henry Tollman, the protagonist of the play Evolution, a social satire on the glitz of fame. Tollman is a Darwinian scholar whose ivory-tower upbringing leaves him … Read more
My parents are coming to visit this weekend, and we’re finally going to tell them Sarah’s pregnant. Their visits are stressful enough under normal circumstances; at the moment, a three-night stay in our guest room seems like a monumentally stupid idea. I was a wreck all day today. Wasn’t really paying attention on the el platform and almost fell onto the tracks. Good going, Jeff.
Then, 15 minutes before my folks arrived, Sarah and I had our dumbest argument ever…
It wasn’t as stylish a crowd as Pitchfork, but the young ‘uns did do a few trends well. Here were some of the highlights.
Keeping the secret has grown tiresome. Sarah took a taxi to dinner at Spring last night, and somehow, over the course of a 15-minute ride, she became friends with the driver, exchanging information about their families and their travels. When they pulled up to the restaurant, Sarah looked at him.
“Wanna know a secret?”
The guy had probably heard those words from passengers before—he’s cheaper than a therapist, healthier than a bartender, less judgmental than a clergyman—but he was still thrilled when Sarah told him, and he got a big tip for his enthusiasm…
Here we are, the best no-brainer date night I’d had in a while.
First, the no-brainer date night, defined: Easy, not too pricey. Does not require reservations. Entertaining, but not a time sucker.
The no-brainer date night, handed to you on a platter: Summerdance, followed by sushi outside at Bob San on Division Street (or gelato at Caffe Gelato at Division and Damen), followed by some romantic action of the “Oh, he’s so cute, he took me to an outdoor dance festival” kind.
Some interesting developments inside my wife this week. According to pregnancyguideonline.com, her poor elastic uterus is shifting up and forward, so it won’t be harassing her bladder as much. This means her daily trips to the toilet should dwindle considerably. (For now.) And nearly all of Babu’s organs have formed. The webbing between its fingers and toes has diappeared; its hair and nails are growing. And more good news! Around this time, our fetus has begun peeing freely in its amniotic fluid. We’re so proud…
Pregnancy, revealed—from a father-to-be’s perspective
Truth is, I’m too caught up in my own life. Today we had our first OB/GYN appointment at the U of C Hospital. I didn’t sleep last night, obsessing over all the questions I had for the doctor, and all the things that could possibly go wrong, the least of which was, what if we … Read more
September 16, 2006 – Carson Pirie Scott showcased top fall fashion trends in ready-to-wear, shoes, and handbags for 2006 in a runway fashion show. Carson’s customers viewed fashions from lines such as Lauren Ralph Lauren and Jones New York Signature and enjoyed expert trend advice, inspired by the runway show, from host, Stacey-Wallace Albert. Attendees also delighted in complimentary breakfast, mini makeovers, and gift bags with store goodies.
August 31, 2006 – Your Chicagoland BMW Centers and Chicago magazine celebrated the launch of the 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe. Hundreds of guests gathered at the Museum of Science and Industry to preview the new vehicle. BMW invites you to experience the “Ultimate Driving Machine” at your local Chicagoland BMW Center.
