Sunday, March 15, 2009

A Gorilla Eating Demon is loose in Chicago



People of Earth. This is what I was talking about. Do you think this was easy for me to see before eight in the morning on my way to work? It was horrifying. I could not think of a way to save this gorilla from the demon gnawing on its shoulder without being late for work so I just let it fend for itself. I snapped a picture so I could warn you all.

Hope you're ok, Urban Gorilla.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

New Wave Coffee is Burning Down the House

Friends!

I'm gonna keep this short, because, seriously this place speaks for itself. And, well you need to GO. New Wave Coffee has been open for about two months and hot damn! Who's excited? I am! And you will be after you hit this place up. Things they have that you will like:

1. Lots of seating
2. Good music
3. Super Mario Brothers - and yes, you can sit there and beat the whole game if you wish. I don't think they'll kick you out of the joint.
4. Very friendly staff

And - most importantly, drum roll please...........

5. They have EXCELLENT coffee. They serve Metropolis at New Wave, and lemme tell ya, they brew it properly so you can kiss that burnt espresso taste Buh-bye!

What are you doing still reading?!? Go! Go! Go!

New Wave (3103 W Logan / 2557 N Milwaukee | Logan Square, Chicago | 773-489-0646)

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Greetings from the Letter Press

Friends.
I have an obsession.
I am in love with paper.
It's real. It's for real.
Finding a good paper store is like finding a good cell phone provider. There are many that vie for your attention but usually one or two that can fulfill your needs. Especially when one of those needs, is the need to be green (hey, the environment shouldn't have to pay for my love affair) - that is why I bring you this blog about the Paper Doll on Division.

The Holiday Season has passed us, Valentines have been mailed, but that is no reason to stop the presses. Friends, there is nothing I find fancier than a hand written note. Honest.

Do yourself a favor and sit down with some hot coca, a great pen and some fancy paper. Send a letter to the folks back home, that friend you miss, or that sibling far away. Tell them about all the fancy things you can do in Chicago during the winter months (and yes, it is still winter in March) so that they understand that, sure it's cold, but it's ok! There are things like ice skating and really cool waves that freeze on the lake mid move! Write them and let them know that you love them. That you miss them. That you would like your copy of TLC's Crazy, Sexy, Cool back. Please and thank you.

Whatever the tenor of your letter or the green of your thumb - Paper Doll has got your back.

My suggestion: Paper Doll (http://paperdollchicago.blogspot.com/)