Category Archives: My Crazy Life

The Oddities of Going to High School in Arkansas

– It was surprisingly segregated. There were two high schools, North Side and South Side. South Side was primarily white, our mascot was Johnny Reb and we were the Rebels, and confederate flags were everywhere. – I was in the … Continue reading

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People of the Chicago Blues Festival

My parents and their friends have been going to the Chicago Blues Festival since the 80s. It’s a pretty cool festival, totally free, that takes place every year in Grant Park. I’m relatively indifferent to the music, Blues is fine … Continue reading

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My Night At The Pourhouse: A Review (of what I can remember)

The night began in confusion. There were reports that The Pourhouse was in Bootlegger’s former location, because the latter had moved to a different venue. I knew this was preposterous because I happen to be a subscriber of Bootlegger’s email … Continue reading

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Am I or Am I Not a Hipster?

Evidence that I am a hipster: I’m blogging about possibly being a hipster I own several plaid/flannel shirts I have drawn a mustache on my finger I frequently drink PBR I don’t usually smoke, but if I do it’s American … Continue reading

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My Stream of Conscious While Having DirectTV Installed

They said it might take two hours. Shit, that’s a long time to be alone with a tech guy. I should probably put a bra on. I didn’t have my landlord sign that permission form. I wonder if a verbal … Continue reading

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Tales of the Perpetually Single: My Match.com Experience

It started in October when my sister got married. My drunk relatives cornered me with the expected it’s-your-turn-next’s and how’s-your-love-life’s, to which I responded “I need more whiskey, excuse me.” I noticed all of my younger cousins had dates and … Continue reading

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