The Girl and Her Dog

Hey, Chinatown.

Anyone have any suggestions for some delish restaurants to try in this culturally detailed Asian neighborhood?

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month! Woo! It’s no secret that shelters all across the country are struggling to place their animals in loving homes. If you’re thinking about adopting, do it. Start the holidays off right with a new member of the family. If you’re not in a position to adopt, consider becoming a foster parent, donating money or volunteering. Or consider donating one of these awesome designer dog beds, courtesy of P.L.A.Y., based out of San Francisco. If I could, I would adopt a friend for Frasier in a heartbeat. Or two.

And to really get into the mood, read this touching story about a puppy in Afghanistan being adopted by a American soldier and moving to suburban Chicago (Downers Grove!). More pictures here.

I’ll admit, I could be far more adept when it comes to the world of technology. I take for granted the tools I use every day, most especially my MacBook and my iPhone. Without them, the way in which I live my life would truly be different. I would be a little less connected to the world around me and a lot less connected to the ones I love the most. I echo those around me when I say that the world has truly lost one of its most innovative voices.

“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

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