Midwest Music
Chicago Indie Rock Turns out my childhood-high school friend, Megan’s, husband is in an indie rock band, The Bandages, and they’re good. As I…
by Jewels February 28, 2008
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by Jewels February 28, 2008
To Be (a) 6 Again and CARdio Fitness
As a woman was gazing into a mirror, she heard her husband ask what she’d like for her Birthday. “I’d like to be 6…
by Jewels February 27, 2008
new look, new kinks
after a long month and no computer work, i couldn’t help it … i just had to fiddle with the site. i realize it’s…
by Jewels February 26, 2008
From Potheads to Potholes
My first impression of Chicago? Holy Batman, look at them potholes! If you don’t, your car bumps, bleeps and yells at you. Upon sharing…
by Jewels February 26, 2008
w00t! for wichita
Preface: I’m bummed I’ve been such a bum and haven’t jotted down the blogs I’ve written in my head while driving through Oklahoma, Kansas,…
by Jewels February 23, 2008
Kansas Karaoke
Finally! After 3 sober, singless weeks, I find karaoke in Kansas. After I finish writing a post on being sick, I pack up my…
by Jewels February 19, 2008
Congratulations!
A quick shout out and congrats to ms Erin Walker – soon to be Erin Walker-Beitz or just Erin Beitz. They already share a…
by Jewels February 18, 2008
Sick on/of the Road
Alas, the high elevations have eroded my immune system. Or perhaps it’s the jerky and sunflower seed diet. Or unhygenic food service workers. Or…
by Jewels February 18, 2008
Secret to Happiness: Multiple Jobs
Is the secret to happiness and working to have many jobs? (Unless you’re one of the lucky 1% who don’t have to have any…
by Jewels February 16, 2008
Hostel Gold and Flagstaff
If you can believe it, I spent my first night at a hostel in Flagstaff – and it was a BLAST. After spending my…
by Jewels February 15, 2008
Ask + Wait vs Thought-Word-Action
Spurred by the Sedona Sun to end my silence, I strike up a conversation with a woman who’s clearly pregnant. She tells me this…
by Jewels February 12, 2008
Bisbee Bound
It’s been an adventurous week in Tucson. After a few days of cold, rainy and snowy weather, the sun finally got my memo and…
by Jewels February 10, 2008
Sugar Pine Karaoke
Saturday night in the mountains (outside Spa Mom), gives me a glimpse of small towns to come. (I imagine desert akin to mountain.) Saturday…
by Jewels January 30, 2008
Leaving Portland
It was much harder than I thought to leave Portland. But I had to do it – I’d already had 3 going away celebrations…
by Jewels January 25, 2008
Places and Recommendations
Goal here is to catalog places to stay, to visit, people to meet, live music and other interests. Here’s a list of major cities…
by Jewels January 14, 2008
Great Expectations
Welcome to another year – and yes, another site. This one (as always) is in the making and I look forward to keeping in…
by Jewels January 8, 2008