My old college friend Scott Smith has apparently become an arts and entertainment writer for chicagoist.com. You can view some of his past works, including a love letter to Dave Eggers, whom I have plenty to say about, but I can’t right now.

The site is pretty cool. They have a New York version too …

Here is a self-assuring meme, courtesy of

1. Tell me one thing you love about me.

2. Tell me two things you love about yourself.

3. Look through the comments… when you see someone you know, tell them three things you love about them.

4. Do this in your journal so I can tell you what I love about YOU.

I’m heading back to NYC – I’ll be visiting you nutty kids Nov 18-21. See you then!