An iron skillet. It really is a natural wonder. I would say it is an essential item in the kitchen. Really. Want to make a fabulous omelet? Iron skillet.
Mr. Coffee. Nothing fancy. A simple coffeemaker. One button: off/on. It does the job.
A floor fan. Battling Heat Dome? A/C and a floor fan. Recommended.
Apple TV. I am not a product endorser, but all the best homes have Apple TV. It is pretty cool way to connect and stream. Easy to use. Every app known to humanity. Think we gotta dig in our pockets and spring for this handy device for our humble abode.
"The Bear," is one of the great shows streaming on Hulu now. Love, love, love this show. Fabulous acting, directing, writing. Funny. I mean hilarious, and emotionally-powerful & touching too. And so, so Chicago-smart. If you live in Chicago, you know, this show really nails the vibe and the quirky history of the city. It's bit of a love-letter to Chicago. Also, and this is essential, a tremendous soundtrack throughout. Wilco is featured often. I mean totally fantastic.
Modest Mouse & The Grateful Dead. Two great American bands. Unique. Unlike anything else. Any Modest Mouse album will do the trick. And The Dead? A natural wonder. I don't care what anyone says. And Live Dead truly is the best Dead.
What else? Can't wait to get home. I mean, it's been fun, but there is something about inhabiting your own space, surrounded by all your own stuff, back in touch with your own pretty creatures and significant other.
Gotta blow this fancy pop stand...
