When I was in college, I had an internship at Sidley & Austin, a big law firm. The offices were in what was then known as One First National Plaza, home of the First National Bank of Chicago. Of all the buildings I’ve worked in, it’s my favorite: sweeping shape, huge open lobby, magnificent plaza… [Read More]
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Tag: Chicago
Where I’m Working
I have such a hard time being productive at my office. I’ve taken to arriving early and staying after class at UIC to work in longhand at the University Hall lounge. The only drawback is that UIC is a Pepsi-only school. Fortunately, there’s a 7-11 nearby.
Travel, Experience, and Snobbery
I love to travel, and I am so fortunate that I have been able to go so many places, see so many great things, and meet so many interesting people. I think that travel gives us perspective on other people and places that can help us all get along better, and it helps us learn… [Read More]
Why I Love Barry Manilow
Having come up in the 1970s, I listened to plenty of Barry Manilow, and I have a soft spot for him. A few years ago, I caught him on “Family Guy” and decided that he was absolutely awesome: what a sense of humor! In addition to writing so many great songs! Then, last week I… [Read More]
Singing in Bars
In Asia,people sing in bars, and not just karaoke. Yes, I’m generalizing broadly, but I’ve decided that it’s a good idea to have a song ready to go when my hosts expect me to take a turn. It is: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”. which is easy to sing and is a traditional… [Read More]
