Last year, Jeremy and I tried to start one of our very first traditions together – a rather simple one: enjoying brunch together every Sunday. It’s the only day of the week that we both typically have off of work and get to see each other for more than an hour or two at a time, and we always do our ...
Archives for January 2016
Can’t Stop Listening: “Sprained Ankle” by Julien Baker
Today, Aly and I are headed to Chicago to see Julien Baker perform at Lincoln Hall. In preparation and possibly against my better judgment given the multitude of celebrity deaths this week, I revisited my top choice for the best album of 2015, Sprained Ankle, and couldn't be any more excited to see ...
Brew Review: Lagunitas Brown Shugga’
Lagunitas Brown Shugga' BREWED BY: Lagunitas Brewing Company Petaluma, California & Chicago, Illinois STYLE: American Barleywine ABV: 9.80% 4.3 / 5.0 Look: 4.0 | Smell: 4.5 | Taste: 4.25 | Feel: 4.5 | Overall: 4.3 ...
Monday Muse: David Bowie
We are devastated to learn of David Bowie's passing this morning. Iconic musician, actor, and artist, this man of so very many talents has had a monumental impact on both of us as well as many of our favorite creatives over the decades, and we will no doubt mourn his loss for years to come. Jeremy ...
Wanderlust: Chicago
Hi friends! Jeremy and I are getting excited for a quick trip to Chicago we'll be taking later this week. One of my gifts to him this Christmas was a pair of tickets to see Julien Baker play at Lincoln Hall and we've decided to stick around for a bit before and after the show to get our Windy City ...
My Fitness Story
Over the course of the last year, I’ve changed my eating and fitness habits and, as a result, lost almost forty pounds. I’ve been back and forth about sharing my story. It’s a subject that feels weird and a tad uncomfortable to put out there. I still don’t feel 100% confident in discussing ...