List 5: Information Security Basics

If you haven't heard about how Mat Honan's digital life was erased by hackers in less than an hour, you should read his story here. It's chilling. He lost data saved on the Internet (that venerable cloud) and on his iPhone, iPad and MacBook, including irreplaceable pictures of the first year of his daughter's life. He … Continue reading List 5: Information Security Basics

List 4: My First Lollapalooza Was Evacuated

I went to my first Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 4. I brought a notebook, and I'm glad I did. Here are 40 moments from an eventful day. (Update: I posted a gallery of images from the evacuation period. View it here.) 11:30 AM - Carefully review instructions for putting on official Lollapalooza wristband. Fret about doing it … Continue reading List 4: My First Lollapalooza Was Evacuated

List 3: Eating in Edgewater/Andersonville

I moved to Chicago 5 years ago and have always lived in the 48th Ward. Part of what I like about the neighborhood is the variety of good food nearby. Below is a list of recommended items from 40 of my favorite food places in Edgewater and Andersonville. The locations range from specialty grocery stores … Continue reading List 3: Eating in Edgewater/Andersonville

List 2: Shoe Memories

Last week I wrote about aspirations. This week my topic is a lot more down to earth. Actually touching the earth to be precise. Like many women (and men) I like shoes. As I've grown older my shoe collection style has become more focused on quality than quantity, and there are a lot fewer heels … Continue reading List 2: Shoe Memories

List 1: Unattainable Goals

This is the first list of many. Below are 40 things I will not be doing or experiencing before I turn 40. Many are related to childhood dreams that were not properly tended. Others are newer aspirations. I'd love to do or experience these things, but they're just not going to happen, at least not … Continue reading List 1: Unattainable Goals