I’m Annie Logue, and this is my blog. Obvious, yes? This is a blog about money and culture, to give you ideas for how to spend better, recommendations for good books, and things to consider about capitalism. Here are answers to some questions you may have: What should I read here? Depending on your interest:… [Read More]
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One of My Writing Places
I am too easily distracted at my home office. Sometimes, I go to a local soccer bar called A.J. Hudsons, buy a girl drink to pay rent for the table, and get to work. When the other patrons start singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, it’s time to go home and enter the draft on the… [Read More]
A Testimonial for Freedom
I have a terrible problem staying focused. I don’t know why, and in a way, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that I need to stay focused. A few years ago, my lovely friend Anne Ford told me about Freedom. It’s software that blocks Internet access for a predetermined amount of time, such as half… [Read More]
Copywriting, The Junior League, And The Help
I’m a member of the Junior League of Chicago, which has been a fun way to meet great people, learn new skills, and contribute to the community. Over my years in the League, in Chicago and in San Francisco before that, I’ve had the chance to be part of a lot of really interesting and… [Read More]
Sorting Through Some Stamps
A while ago, I was at a shop on the North Side of Chicago called Transistor, looking for presents for a few people on my list. I saw some great jewelry featuring sections of old stamps made by a company called Foxglove Accessories. When I was a kid, I collected stamps, and I had some… [Read More]
