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Embrace the awesome
When you drive into downtown Joliet, there is a sign. It reads, “If it’s fun, it’s in downtown Joliet!” For real. Now, not to speak poorly of Joliet. It is, after all, home to the Rialto Square Theatre, where Jim … Continue reading
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Rivalry, schmilvary
So, the Cubs and Sox are playing this weekend in the second installment of this year’s big crosstown classic. Which frankly, lost all its allure (in my opinion) when interleague play started. Back in the day, when it was just a … Continue reading
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Kane and able
There’s some exciting happenings here in the greater Chicagoland area this fine June day. And all thanks to a bunch of guys collectively known as the Chicago Blackhawks. Let’s start with the obvious: I am not a hockey expert. Not even … Continue reading
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Dear Creepy Gymnast Girl at LA Fitness,
Hello there. Do you remember me? My name is Marney, and I am the older, fatter girl who was in the trainer room last night. You remember me, right? See, I was on the mat, alternating my reverse crunches with … Continue reading
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5 awesome things about this decade
Now that we are officially just hours from 2010, I thought I’d take a moment to recall the five most awesome things about the past 10 years. These are not necessarily the top 5 things just for me (because that … Continue reading
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Karma
Keeping with my juvenile theme, I am beginning to wonder two things: 1) How is it that I managed to find a husband who is such a good fit for me, and 2) When are we going to hell, because … Continue reading
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My husband and my sister: The Affair
My husband and my sister are having an affair. That’s right, you read that correctly. My HUSBAND. And my SISTER. AN AFFAIR. And they’re all about rubbing it in my face. For theirs is an affair that I can only … Continue reading
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