Living - Nov. 26, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Improv at Second City
My friend Jean speaks in a thousand different accents, impersonations and affectations. My favorite may very well be the articulate and hostile Puerto Rican. Jean is not shy to have a full conversation with me -- with accent and attitude -- in the middle of a salon, grocery store, car.... The f...
Tags: improv, acting, Second City, Old Town, Chicago, Kamehachi, Blue Room, Jean Chandler, Joy Bach, Joe Janes

Living - Nov. 19, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Chicago on a Segway, Reflecting on Agora
"Arrested Development" is one of our all time favorite shows. My husband lovingly gave me the full series a few years ago for my Christmas present...then he didn't see me for two days. I watched all episodes back to back - same pjs, same blanket, same couch. One of the most hilarious ch...
Tags: Gob Bluth, Segway, Chicago Segway Tour, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Agora, Joy Bach

Living - Nov. 5, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Pole Dancing
I have known my dear friend Mindy since the first grade. She was the kickball champ. The athlete. The captain of the cheerleading squad. Contrary to popular belief, possibly the most painfully shy person of the school. As a woman, she had been through several trials of anguish as well as being ...
Tags: pole dancing, s factor, sheila kelly, joy bach

Living - Oct. 29, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Photography - Behind the Camera & DaLa Photography
A few years ago, my husband bought me a digital Nikon D40 for Christmas to resurrect my love for photography. I refrained from using it for six months -- pure intimidation. Exploration on something that has too many bells and whistles has to happen on my time. And I still shoot in the "auto&...
Tags: David Larson, Jemme Hartwig, Dan Bishop, Henry Hall Jeans, Pooghe, Moct, Renee Jacobs, Sylvie Blum, Milwaukee, Joy Bach

Living - Oct. 16, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Spa Service du Jour
I was curious about a certain salon service. Pretty much know what I needed to know. No longer curious. Enough said. But I will comment on the new friends I made during the process. In between the wincing and Steve Carell expletives, I listened to the stories of my wonderful esthetician, Bella. A...
Tags: Blush Beauty, Neroli, Joy Bach