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• …enjoy the Ride

  

  The modern incarnation of the televised musical is known as much for the accompanying snark and commentary on Twitter as it is for the performances themselves. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …”T” It Up

  

  Well, it’s here. The latest and greatest live musical, television experience — Grease: Live.Before you rev up your snark engines, and warm up your Twitter... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …put It Mildly

  

  It’s the last weekend of January, and here in sunny (I say that with slight irony) Chicago, we’re in the middle of a weather miracle. We’re talking nearly 50... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Grease the Wheels

  

  Grease is the word this weekend. With Fox revving everyone up for Sunday’s “Grease: Live!” I thought I’d dedicate this week’s Flick Friday to the perennial,... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …shape up

  

  Quick, everyone take note of this moment. You’ll want to remember what you were doing the day we shattered the plastic ceiling for future generations. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Jolt

  

  It seems there’s no shortage of good news for coffee addicts.All caffeine enthusiasts know that our java makes us significantly better people. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …step up

  

  The escalator, a creation up there with reclining airline seats and which way to hang the toilet paper when it comes to its divisiveness. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Face the Facts

  

  If you base your self-esteem on your number of Facebook friends, I have some bad (but not surprising) news.According to a new study, most of your “friends” don’... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …still Believe

  

  It’s a big day for nerds of the nineties (I say that with nothing but love and affection).After a fifteen year hiatus, “The X-Files” returns to television... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Get a Piece of the Pie

  

  Happy National Pie Day!Not to be confused with Pi Day (March 14), National Pie Day is all about everyone’s favorite dessert…other than cake…or anything with... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …make a Change

  

  It’s been just about a week since this year’s Oscar nominations were announced and in the time since, the b-word (boycott) has been bouncing around Hollywood... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Hug It Out

  

  Happy National Hugging Day!Yes, this is an actual holiday, and it’s been celebrated every January 21st for the last 30 years. They even have a website... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …step Back

  

  This What to Watch Wednesday, I thought we’d put the television screen aside for a moment and direct our attention to another cultural phenomenon—Museum Selfie... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Catch Some Zs

  

  Sleep deprived people of the world, I have some good news!We’re constantly reminded that a good night’s sleep is essential to both our mental and physical... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …dream

  

  “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. As I’m sure you know,... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Bundle Up

  

  Happy Sunday!For much of the U.S., it’s really freaking cold today. Frankly, if that doesn’t apply to you, congrats, we don’t want to hear about it. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …check Your Facts

  

  When it comes to quick, online research, there are few resources that outrank Wikipedia for convenience. Accuracy? Well, that’s another question... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Change Your Stripes

  

  In case you missed it yesterday, the 2016 Oscar nominees have been announced. Which means that the annual conversation about the lack of diversity. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …find the Bright Side

  

  Well folks, the day has come, the nominees have been set, there’s no turning back now.I for one am choosing to see the positive (and not the two empty slots... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• …Re-ReQuest

  

  This What to Watch Wednesday is dedicated to the mid season’s most unlikely hero, who against all odds is back for a second season. I’m talking, of course,... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 SELF EXPRESSION