Tag Archives: nostalgia

“You Know Gray Is My Favorite Color”

Posted on December 4, 2013 by SJF

This is me before work this morning.  Tall wooly socks and a puffy coat. This is exactly what I wore when I was a nerdy sixth grader. I’m really happy that nineties style is big right now. I mean, I … Continue reading →

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Holidaze

Posted on September 2, 2013 by SJF

Yesterday I was talking to my mom about how quickly August flew by and she marveled that September was already upon us and how that means “it’s basically Christmas.” I know why she said this. In our family, August is … Continue reading →

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Confessions Of A Geek

Posted on August 8, 2011 by SJF

Chicago Public Schools started back up today. Sort of. Technically it was just the year-round track that started today. I was never a year-rounder, I just wanted to be able to call this post timely. This is the first time … Continue reading →

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Quicksilver Girl

Posted on April 7, 2011 by SJF

It was supposed to be warm today, but when I stepped out of the building courtyard to face the day, a mute white fog had settled over Lake Shore Drive and blocked out the sun. For a moment I forgot … Continue reading →

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Hiding Out for the Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2010 by SJF

Husband and I are not going home for the holidays. We are staying here, in our new home. Nor will anybody be coming to visit. This feels like an act of rebellion. Especially since we are flying to Arizona two … Continue reading →

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