Welcome to my spot on the internet. I am a writer, blogger and journalist. I’m a high energy gal with a positive presence and an endless supply of enthusiasm for all things creative. Send me an e-mail at me@jerriann.netTumblr (3.0; @jerriann)http://jerriann.net/“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” - Lao Tzu (via...http://jerriann.net/post/868163797http://jerriann.net/post/868163797Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:02:07 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66uq5quBF1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66uq5quBF1qzziy0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I was walking home through the Lakeview neighborhood and I spotted these sunflowers. I stopped to take a picture for one of my friends, Stef, because she loves sunflowers. Sending a digital version is almost as nice as sending the real thing, right?</p> <p>I leaned down to take the photo and realized there was a bee on the flower too. Perhaps you aren’t a nature nerd like I am. But I am sure you’ve spent a whole Sunday outdoors exploring and unknown city alone because the weather is so beautiful. If not, you should try it - who knows what you will see.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/863348023http://jerriann.net/post/863348023Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:32:29 -0400Five myths about unemployment: fairphantom: After a hard-fought political battle, President Obama...http://jerriann.net/post/863012508http://jerriann.net/post/863012508Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:59:40 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66pnxo0OQ1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66pnxo0OQ1qzziy0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Ava and I at the Hood Internet show in Chicago. They will be back in town on August 5th for all of those interested.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/862949787http://jerriann.net/post/862949787Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:43:09 -0400“A lot of the people who read a bestselling novel, for example, do not read much other...http://jerriann.net/post/862940657http://jerriann.net/post/862940657Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:40:57 -0400“Before being named managing editor last July, Jon spent 11 years as obituary editor, building...http://jerriann.net/post/861776978http://jerriann.net/post/861776978Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:01:00 -0400<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/readers/2010/07/future-of-reading-publishing-ereader.html">Pacific Time podcast: What is a book? </a>http://jerriann.net/post/861600292http://jerriann.net/post/861600292Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:01:34 -0400AH!! Where did the time go?http://jerriann.net/post/861522764http://jerriann.net/post/861522764Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:40 -0400Mad Men review from the Chicago Tribune Did you watch last night? What did you think?http://jerriann.net/post/861490279http://jerriann.net/post/861490279Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:23:06 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l65029CbZf1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l65029CbZf1qzziy0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l65029CbZf1qzziy0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>One of the best things about Chicago is that there are a large number of free concerts. I saw She & Him on my first day in the city. On the fourth of July Ava and I went to the Taste of Chicago and saw (pictured) Passion Pit. Great bands at the best price - $0.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/861348189http://jerriann.net/post/861348189Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:30:00 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l64qtdZwK31qzziy0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>“As technological advances occur, the number of people carrying a device in their pocket that is capable of capturing video increases. The law doesn’t move as quickly as Steve Jobs, which is why people are being arrested for recording on-duty police officers.”</p> <p>-Read my whole column <a href="http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/clarification-needed-on-recording-laws-1.2282038" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <p>P.S. I need a new picture with my current hair color asap</p>http://jerriann.net/post/858039251http://jerriann.net/post/858039251Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:12:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l64jchuFY01qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hanging out at Lincoln Park before I pick my next neighborhood to explore.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/857526662http://jerriann.net/post/857526662Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:31:27 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l64fx4mBTd1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And an extra shot of me wearing my supplies for exploring today. Taking pictures inside the house is almost as much fun as taking them outside of the house.</p> <p>All right, all right I am really leaving now.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/857311416http://jerriann.net/post/857311416Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:17:28 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l64el4yu6V1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My supplies for exploring today include sunglasses, my new hat, a digital camera and a guide book so I don’t get lost.</p> <p>It is 75 degrees in Chicago right now so today shouldn’t be too hot.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/857230302http://jerriann.net/post/857230302Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:48:40 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l64axmdP8A1qzbdiao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://prettyworld.tumblr.com/post/857021372/night-time-picnic" target="_blank">prettyworld</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Night time picnic.</p> </blockquote> <p>It is going to be exciting to have my back yard back! I want to host some night time picnics as soon as possible.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/857142264http://jerriann.net/post/857142264Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:15:47 -0400Moments after writing my “shut-in” post I was forced out of my house. Well, I...http://jerriann.net/post/854849941http://jerriann.net/post/854849941Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:47:19 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5zo0rPZBn1qa13gio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://iamthecrime.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">iamthecrime</a>)</p>http://jerriann.net/post/854414099http://jerriann.net/post/854414099Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:51:56 -0400The other day I was walking to the train and smiling at strangers. This isn’t very uncommon...http://jerriann.net/post/854412278http://jerriann.net/post/854412278Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:51:00 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l62tczmwwW1qa87i7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://words.johnellisphotography.com/post/853511639" target="_blank">iamjohnellis</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>My proposed solution to <a href="http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/content_display/photo-news/legal-news/e3i588547861bb321c9ce9a946f9f847b7a" target="_blank">Vampire Weekend’s legal problems</a>. Photo credit: Rhoen Pruesse-Adams.</p> </blockquote>http://jerriann.net/post/854367705http://jerriann.net/post/854367705Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:38:46 -0400… or was every one’s tumblr not working for about 5 hours today?http://jerriann.net/post/854295178http://jerriann.net/post/854295178Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:18:01 -0400