Tag Archives: Chicago

How We Talked

Posted on September 21, 2011 by sheila

1. Me: “God, that’s so weird. I just mentioned that song to you – and now it’s playing on the radio! Isn’t that so weird??” Him: “Not weird at all. Sheer coincidence.” Me: “Thanks for the sunshine, pal.” Him: “Who … Continue reading →

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Brawn

Posted on July 30, 2011 by sheila

There were aspects to his body that seemed patched together, like Frankenstein’s monster. This was a man who had had to be put back together, who had to learn to walk again. This was all before I met him, but … Continue reading →

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Our Duet

Posted on February 7, 2011 by sheila

In the comments section to this post about Pat McCurdy’s anthem to the Green Bay Packers, I mentioned that the duet I did with Pat on his album Show Tunes is not on iTunes. (The whole album isn’t on iTunes). … Continue reading →

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Ah, Chicago

Posted on May 8, 2010 by sheila

Here for a couple of days to see Crazy Town, directed by Mitchell Fain (good good friend) – a cabaret starring friends Meghan Murphy and Jordan Simonson. Approaching Lake Michigan. The edge of the known world.

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Upcoming travels.

Posted on April 16, 2010 by sheila

Flights booked. Arrangements (kind of) made. I will barely be home for an entire month. First: Then: These trips are only because I can’t figure out a way to get to Iran at this point in time in order to … Continue reading →

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Communist Propaganda

Posted on December 18, 2009 by sheila

It’s everywhere. You just have to know where to look. And you have to be insane. For example:

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Chicago Snapshots

Posted on December 13, 2009 by sheila

— Walking into Mitchell’s apartment in Chicago and seeing Rachel sitting there, with her coffee, both their laptops out – is my idea of heaven. — My packing strategy for this trip. “I brought pajamas and a skirt. That’s about … Continue reading →

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Facets Multi-Media: A Chicago Treasure

Posted on December 11, 2009 by sheila

Just in time for my trip to Chicago – a really nice article about Facets, which any movie-lover in the Chicago area will know (and certainly Facets’ reputation is much broader than just a local one). I’ve had some of … Continue reading →

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Alex, The Grand Marshall

Posted on June 29, 2009 by sheila

My dear friend Alex was asked to be the Grand Marshall of the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago this year. She is there teaching for the summer. It was a huge deal to be asked, extremely exciting – and I … Continue reading →

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“We enrolled ourselves in college and we got our Ph.Ds – we found another cure for another rare disease!”

Posted on May 26, 2009 by sheila

Lyrics here. Performed at Lounge Ax. Ah, Lounge Ax!! I miss that place. It can be seen, however, in the scene in High Fidelity when they all go to the club to see Lisa Bonet perform. That’s Lounge Ax. I … Continue reading →

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