I promised my mom pedicures for Mother’s Day and just got around to doing it last Saturday.  It is Tuesday and my nail polish hasn’t chipped yet.  Nice. I am realizing how I change over the years.  I used to love nail polish in middle school/early...

I have something wrong with me usually called fibromyalgia.  Other times it has other names (migraine, irritable bowel, etc.), but to me it’s always the same thing.  The demon that haunts me likes to put on different masks as a surprise. I don’t...

Today I was struck with a fantastic idea.  I considered holding onto it, but have since decided that I will from now on share the ideas I consider good.  Honestly, it isn’t likely that I will bring these ideas into reality, so why not spread the...

I have been teaching a night class in Chicago the past four weeks (I know!), which means I’ve been riding the Metra regularly.  It’s the best.  When I ride the Metra I feel peaceful (unless I’m on one of those rare screeching cars) and good ideas...

I thought I had explained, but since a few people have asked me in “real life” I will make it clear.  The Life in Elgin blog is gone.  I moved the archives over to this blog, but I do not plan on writing much Elgin-centered content here.  If you...