leah in chicago|accidentally jewish

Greetings from Tel Aviv.

Friday, 29 June 2007 6:42 A GMT-06

Despite the storm that was brewing on Wednesday afternoon in Chicago, I made it to Tel Aviv right on time. Some highlights.1. A family of five didn't buy five seats together and allowed the teenage daughters to rearrange themselves in

I should be, I am.

Wednesday, 27 June 2007 8:05 A GMT-06

I should be culling through the pile of clothes on my floor, deciding what I really need to take with me. All those tank tops that a bra can't possibly go under? LEAVE THEM HERE! Those pants that I just found that I forgot I own

Who, what, when?

Tuesday, 26 June 2007 11:14 A GMT-06

I leave tomorrow for Israel. Duh. You all know that. Me and my blue hat. Here is who I'm going with (and yes, they are paying for my flight and for my hotel while I'm at the summit.)"ROI is an international partne

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Monday, 25 June 2007 3:31 P GMT-06

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Dinner with the man who will be sleeping in my bed.

Sunday, 24 June 2007 8:24 P GMT-06

Whoa! I mean, whoa! What a salacious post title. "Dinner with the man who will be sleeping in my bed! Leah, what the hell are you saying?" Clearly, I'm simply saying that I had dinner with my friend who will be housesit

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Two packed nights.

Thursday, 21 June 2007 9:00 A GMT-06

Just a quick note to catch you all up.Tuesday night I had a glass of wine with Billy Pacholski. We went to Millikin together and run into each other on street corners every year or so. Two weeks ago we ran into each other at Quizno's

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Vague Plans.

Monday, 18 June 2007 8:03 P GMT-06

In nine days, count 'em NINE, I'll be in Israel. Woo hoo! Or I'll be somewhere between Chicago and Tel Aviv, whatever. I'll be well on my way there. I'm starting to make vague plans that are something like

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Thoughts.

Sunday, 17 June 2007 12:36 P GMT-06

I have been surrounded by great customer service this weekend, which always makes me quite happy. It started yesterday morning. I was sitting at Metropolis, prayer shawl in my purse and seriously planning on going to shul. I was als

Things begin to improve

Friday, 15 June 2007 9:44 P GMT-06

It took me a long time and a lot of tears this week to recover from my trip to New York. I had a busy, but fun, weekend. Printer's Row Book Fair, a birthday party, a monster yard sale and the Ribfest. Then the week got going wit

Midlife Crisis at 30

Thursday, 14 June 2007 8:20 A GMT-06

My sister recommended the book to me and I immediately bought it. Ignoring that I'm halfway through three books, this one sounded like one I needed to read. Midlife Crisis at 30: How the stakes have changed for a new generations

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Shebrew

Wednesday, 13 June 2007 3:49 P GMT-06

Wander over to Shebrew and read my latest article: Reiki & The Single Girl.

Save Public Art in Chicago

Tuesday, 12 June 2007 8:56 A GMT-06

1. Go to Art Letter and school yourself on the the proposed changes to Public Art Selection in Chicago.2. Find your alderman.3. Write an email asking that your alderman vote AGAINST the ordinance tomorrow.4. Leave a comment an

Maybe go watch this movie.

Monday, 11 June 2007 8:27 P GMT-06

It's only up for one week on YouTube. I was told it was a romantic comedy. Not exactly When Harry Met Sally... something, perhaps, better.Four Eyed Monsters. It's a feature film, but it is based on a true story. The true sto

Lesson: Check the invoice.

Monday, 11 June 2007 1:47 P GMT-06

Ouch.I was exhausted on Friday morning when I checked out of my hotel. Totally exhausted. I had been so impressed by the customer service at my hotel, that I didn't check the invoice.Fool.There are an extra couple hundred dollars in c

Oy.

Saturday, 9 June 2007 9:46 A GMT-06

Just 48 hours ago, I was on a plane heading to NYC. It was a whirlwind trip with this as my primary duty. Yes, 10 solid hours committed to live blogging an academic summit that Edelman and PR Week hosted. One highlight was getting t

Jiggity, jig.

Wednesday, 6 June 2007 10:19 P GMT-06

Here is what you've been spared lately while I've been off blog.1. Ow my back.2. No, really, my back really hurts.3. DId you know that I woke up three times last night because of my back?4. I'm looking forward to s

A few things to share.

Tuesday, 5 June 2007 9:25 A GMT-06

Reactee, the shirt that texts you back.Ambient Intimacy, a slide show about the partial friendships of the internet.Ultimate Design Blog List, a one stop shop for all things design.The Weird Converter, a way to compare things that don't relate.Th

Rainy sunday.

Sunday, 3 June 2007 1:30 P GMT-06

This morning I put on my helmet and got on my Schwinn Varsity 10 speed for the first time this summer. After I aired up the tires, I rode over to Ravenswood Manor for a meeting. Woo hoo! I always forget how great it is to ride a bik

All things to all people

Saturday, 2 June 2007 11:00 A GMT-06