Writer, editor, content strategist for hire. Interests include Chicago, politics, grammar, storytelling, and civic engagement.
Chicago, IL
Joined April 2008
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Samantha Abernethy retweeted
SO THE BAND YOU HEAR IN THE MOVIE IS ACTUALLY LETTERS TO CLEO BUT THE ACTRESSES WHO PLAY THE PUSSYCATS REALLY SELL IT. THE REVIEWS WERE LUKEWARM BECAUSE THE SOCIAL COMMENTARY WAS AHEAD OF ITS TIME IN A LOT OF WAYS. ALSO TARA REID GIVES HER BEST PERFORMANCE!
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Everyone at @edfringe needs to see The Funny Thing About Death @GreensideVenue! It’s got comedy AND drama. Someone really should think of a portmanteau for that.
Don’t miss it!! Tix and info at TheFunnyThingAboutDeath.com #tweetthemedia #edfringe #EdFringe22
ALT The funny thing about death poster 5th-27th August (except 14th and 21st) 20:50 (50m) £11 full £10 concession green side at infirmary street venue 236
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
as a nicolas cage fan i know that over the course of this next month i'm gonna be dealin with a lot of folks showing me nicolas cage memes/pics/vids that i've seen hundreds of times before and i just want yall to know that i love it all and never stop sending me stuff.
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
As you prowl the shelves for natural wines and craft beers, there are plenty of surprises at this combo bar and liquor store.
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“can you send us a writing sample?” no but i can send you multiple screenshots of me killing it in the group chat
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
A thing I didn’t know until my extremely planned pregnancy is that on the day you miss your period, you are considered 4 weeks pregnant. Which means 6-week bans like TX’s are a lot more like 2-week bans, making abortion illegal before most people even realize they’re pregnant.
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
If your "why is the birthrate decreasing" story doesn't talk about student debt, untenable childcare and healthcare costs, housing costs, patriarchy & the enduring unequal distribution of labor in the home it is not a good "why is the birthrate decreasing" story
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
I can't be the only parent who feels like I failed at finding the secret formula for outsmarting this virus.
On pandemic guilt, an irrational bugger.
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Samantha Abernethy retweeted
How did Uptown end up with a cluster of old music venues? I answer that question in this story for @WBEZCuriousCity. The podcast is out today. Here's a more detailed article you can read, along with the audio: wbez.org/stories/from-cemete…
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Shapearl Wells wants to know who killed her son Courtney. But her grief turns into suspicion when police start asking her questions. interc.pt/33YM0gx by @FlowersAlison, @jamiekalven
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
By “kill your darlings” you mean “copy/paste your darlings into a separate word document that you’ll maybe one day look back at,” right?
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
Now seems like a good time to remind people that male NASA engineers thought women would need space makeup 🚀💄
Sally Ride: "The engineers at NASA, in their infinite wisdom, decided that women astronauts would want makeup - so they designed a makeup kit... You can just imagine the discussions amongst the predominantly male engineers about what should go in a makeup kit." #RideOn #Classof78
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
In the 1st Ward, Daniel La Spata declares victory with 84% of the vote in. He gave a speech, and supporters sang "Happy Birthday" to him again. He turns 38 years old today. There are still 7 precincts left, but La Spata appears headed to knock off incumbent Moreno @BlockClubCHI
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
You have one hour til polls close!!!
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As we just heard from the Chicago Board of Elections, the number to call if you encounter any issues while voting is 312-269-7870.
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Corruption isn't necessarily quid-pro-quo crass. The way power works is "a lot more subtle than people imagine, but it’s just as corrupt.” chicagobusiness.com/governme… via @crainschicago
Samantha Abernethy retweeted
DO IT. MOVE INTO A BUNGALOW. HAVE AN OPINION WHERE TO GET THE BEST ITALIAN BEEFS. PRONOUNCE THE "S" IN ILLINOIS. LEANR HOW TO NAVIGATE LOWER WACKER. NAME A CHILD AFTER KHALIL MACK. GET SUPER FAT AND NEVER APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE FROM THE COASTS EVER AGAIN.
