Summertime Recommendations

March in Las Vegas

It's been a busy few months! Here are a few things I've been making and enjoying while celebrating the longer days:

Writing

My first short story was published in June and I struggle to describe fully how much it means to me. It's set in Chicago at some of my favorite places. You can read it at Chicago Literati, a nonprofit online magazine:

• Certainty

I had my first comedy pieces published and am particularly proud of them. I feel that much closer to achieving my youthful dream of being Tina Fey. The Belladonna editors are great to work with and I highly recommend submitting your stories.

• Bruce Banner's 9 to 5 Itinerary
• Financial Advice for the Youths

I've continued working with the Billfold, most recently to discuss graduation season and my ever-expanding wish list:

• The Cost of Saying Goodbye
• My Wishlist, and the Likelihood That I'll Buy The Items On It
• Travel Turbulence
• Solving the Time-Cost-Vacation Puzzle