Joshua Hall Remember that time you were planning that epic Chicago weekend getaway, determined to hit all the must-see spots from Navy Pier to Wrigleyville? I bet you ended up with a crumpled, coffee-stained tourist map that barely survived the trip. Or maybe you’re a Chicago native, bursting with local pride, but constantly stumbling when giving directions … Read more
Remember that time you were trying to focus on that crucial project, crammed onto a noisy train, desperately trying to drown out the screeching brakes and endless chatter? Yeah, been there. I was the same, endlessly cycling through cheap earbuds that just couldn’t deliver the sound I needed to block out the world and get … Read more
Remember that time you needed to scan a mountain of receipts for your taxes, and ended up spending your entire Sunday hunched over your scanner, manually feeding each one? Or that meeting where you had to distribute a multi-page document, only to realize your copier was jammed and you were stuck feeding pages one by … Read more
Remember that time you were dashing through airport security, dreaming of that idyllic beach vacation, only to unpack your suitcase and discover your trusty hair dryer had blown a fuse – literally? Or perhaps you wrestled with a bulky, hotel-provided dryer that left your hair frizzy and lifeless? We’ve all been there, suffering through hair … Read more
Remember that weekend project you tackled with gusto, thinking you’d be done in a flash? Now your back is screaming a different story, a symphony of aches and pains that makes bending over feel like an extreme sport. We’ve all been there, whether it’s from a long day hunched over a desk, hours spent gardening, … Read more
Remember that old photo of your grandparents, the one with the slightly faded edges and timeless smiles? It sat on your mantelpiece for years in a generic, mass-produced frame. You loved the picture, but the frame? Not so much. It wasn’t until you stumbled across a collection of minimalist art that the penny dropped. That … Read more
Remember that day when your trusty, yet ancient, desktop finally gave up the ghost? The screen flickered one last time, emitting a sad, electronic sigh, leaving you stranded in a sea of unfinished tasks and unanswered emails? I know that feeling all too well! Suddenly, the hunt was on for a replacement, something that wouldn’t … Read more
Remember that gig last summer? The one where the rain decided to join the party right as we were loading out? I was scrambling, throwing my trusty dynamic mics into their cases, praying they’d survive the deluge. That’s when I realized my old, flimsy mic bags just weren’t cutting it. I needed something tougher, something … Read more
Remember that sinking feeling when you’re trying to nail a presentation, but your eyes keep darting away from the camera? I’ve been there, struggling to connect with my audience while desperately trying to remember the next line on my script. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? I remember one particularly embarrassing moment where I accidentally said “chicken” … Read more
Remember that time you stayed at that charming little bed and breakfast? The one where you slept like a log, waking up feeling truly refreshed? What was it about that room? For me, it all came down to the bed. It wasn’t just the mattress; it was the sturdy, stylish frame that supported it. Lately, … Read more