Anthony my Lyft Driver is a black-belt talker. He is such a great storyteller and entertainer. He is a Chicago native and a great guy. This was 35 minute shared ride from Chicago OHare Airport to Loyola University Chicago. There were 4 of us from the start. A pilot, Sarah who was visiting her sister …
Wear Sunscreen
In August 1997, e-mail enthusiasts burned up cyberspace sending each other the text of a commencement address said to have been delivered by Kurt Vonnegut, author of "Slaughterhouse Five" and other works. It was surely the most popular speech Kurt Vonnegut never wrote or delivered. As it happens, the sunscreen speech was actually a column …
IFAMA 2016-The Experience.
The journey to Europe did not start July 16th 2016. It didn’t begin with Yu, Nazia and I visiting Chicago. It didn’t start with Nicole’s email requesting for our spring classes schedule on March 1. Neither did it start with Sally’s pre-departure presentation. For me, it began long before the commencement of the Spring semester. …
South Vs. Midwest, Bri’s take on differences
Ray asked me to write a piece on the differences between Southern Texas accents and Midwestern accents but instead I am going to just write about the differences in general. As a Southern Texan turned Midwestern, this should be right up my alley. One of the differences I noticed right away is the use of …
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4 Ways to Start Conversations with a Stranger
Starting conversations with people I have never met is like my superpower. I’m not really sure how it happened. I think I am just short enough to not be threatening, just polite enough to not turn people away, just handsome enough to look approachable, and just bearded enough to look wise. In the past year, …
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How to Appear Smart When Talking to People
No one wants to look dumb or be permanently labeled as the odd ball of the group when talking to others. I’m no exception and I believe you are, too. The thing is, when your mind drifts to other things like your partner, your upcoming party on Friday, or your next meal, it’s good to …
African Night 2016.
High above the crowd’s head were brilliant colors splashed across the flags of the African continent. Plates were piled high with rice, chicken and a variety of desserts. Music and laughter filled the air. This was a celebration of African heritage. Africa Night 2016 took place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 21 in the …
Time with Warren Buffett
At 10am on Friday, February 28th, 2016, Mr. Buffett -the oracle of Omaha- walked briskly into the conference room of Berkshire Hathaway where students from 8 schools waited patiently. He introduced himself to the audience with a genial wave and mentioned that he was not a movie star to deserve such a warm welcome, …