Look no further, friends. I saw this at a handbag store on my way to work this week. Get dad that studded Betty Boop purse he’s had his eye on. The only question is, which one? (Pretty sure they ship, too!)
Tag Archive: Chicago
Feb
27
Perfect Easter gift from Hallmark
When you care enough to send the very best…
Hallmark store, Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois
Aug
07
Some people take Forever XXI quite literally.
Chicago, IL
Jul
02
The Bachelorette: A Playhouse to Die For and the Return of the Bachelorette Drinking Game
It was a freakin’ love-fest on this week’s episode of “The Bachelorette.” Emily loved all the families. The families loved Emily. Three of the four guys told Emily they loved her (Sean held out, but he sure does love kissing her!) She loved Chicago. She loved Jef’s ranch (yes, his family has a ranch). And on. And on. And on. For another two hours. Oy.
Honestly, between last week’s snoozefest and this week, I propose bringing back the Bachelorette Drinking Game. Next week, pour your beverage of choice, sit back, and take a drink as follows:
Jun
16
Well this makes a lot of sense…
A few weeks ago, as I was walking to work, I noticed a bunch of signs like this one posted on trees.
Chicago, Spring 2012
May
27
A Night at the (Turtle) Races
I had been looking forward to the Turtle Races for months, ever since my friend Michelle told me about the bar that hosted it down the street from her husband’s old neighborhood. We had planned to go before, but I’d gotten sick and wasn’t able to attend. So when the e-mail titled “Turtle racing?” arrived in my inbox last week, I was all over it.
Big Joe's Chicago, IL
May
24
Somebody needs some marketing help…
Red Line, Chicago, Illinois, May 2012
Really, CTA? You do realize people are reading this on a train, right? Do you really think people who own cars are taking public transportation for the fun of it? You’re right – I don’t want to shell out $57 for a city sticker, and moving my car on street cleaning day IS SUCH A PAIN. Here, let me donate my car instead. For free. In this economy. FAIL.
May
12
Kids Say the Darndest Things, Chicago Edition
I was walking down State Street today and passed this window display at the Chicago Public Library.
State Street, Chicago, May 12, 2012
It’s a “You Are Beautiful” message for passersby, meant to elicit a smile or give a self-esteem boost as you go about your day. At least, that’s what I think it was intended to do. Upon closer inspection, I saw the following that made me think that kids these days are way more precocious (even slutty!) than we ever were.
Jan
31
The Joy of Tots or, Reason 431 Why I Don’t Cook
The color coordinated clip was unintentional, but a nice touch, don't you think?
I love Tater Tots. Not as much as my dog loves McDonald’s ice cream, but a lot. So you can imagine the stress I feel when I have to bake them. You see, I had a Tater Tot Emergency awhile back that my Mom LOVES to bring up. In fact, she brought it up AGAIN last week. We’ll just call it the “Flaming Tot Emergency of 1999.”
Jan
27
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday.
Food court, January 27, 2012
A pay phone. These babies are so rare, the food court powers-that-be wanted to make sure you knew exactly what (and where) it was. To eliminate any confusion. Because clearly, there must’ve been LOTS of confusion. Enough to merit three signs. Two with arrows.
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