Why does Dominick’s want my birthdate?
Today I went to Dominick's, a Chicago grocery chain, to buy some last minute items for the party I'm throwing. I needed bourbon to make cherry bourbon balls for next week's cookie exchange, so I picked up a bottle while I was there. All was fine and dandy until I
Office Zen
(into the elevator) He: "Hey. Having a busy day?" Me: "Yes, I'm in meetings all day." He: "That's too bad." Me: "Poor me. I'm meeting-rich." He: "Rich who?" Me: "No, I'm meeting-rich." He: "Yeah, Rich who?" Me: "Rich isn't a person. I'm just wealthy with meetings." He: "Fine. Don't tell
Colorstrology? Hrrrrmmmmm.
According to Colorstrology, my birthday colors are Sun Orange (Pantone 16-1257) and Sea Green (Pantone 16-5421). That's August 23 for those of you who don't your colors. There's a bit of astrology mumbo-jumbo that tells how the colors relate to my birthday and how they guide me through life. I
Rent
I saw Rent tonight with my co-worker. I was all about the Producers, but I caved when he looked teary at the prospect of missing Rent. He has seen it at least five times. Five times, I swear. He declared this the best rendition he's seen. It should be good
Sex and the Pity
Every great Friday night out with the girls begs some comparison to the fearsome foursome of Sex and the City. Who's quiet Charlotte, the girl who believes in love? Who's cynical Miranda? Who's hot, hot, hot for sex like Samantha? And who's Carrie? We passed this phase after a few
Local Flavors
He: "So, where are you from?" Me: "Rural Missouri." He (shocked, surprised): "No. Seriously?" Me: "Yes, I was raised on a farm." He: "Huh." Me: "Why, where did you think I was from?" He: "I would've said upstate New York." Me: "You're kidding. I give off an upstate New York
