Weekend Diversion: Night Of The Ponies
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Around Town
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The Chicagoist family grows and changes just like any other family, except usually not as a result of sex (unless you're kind of hot and good with Moveable Type). Anyway, we're a family, or something—maybe more of a wandering street gang, but still, it's close-knit gang that sometimes drinks together and IMs a lot. We're welcoming a bunch of new recruits right now, and we'll have a more detailed run-down of their dilly-os next week. For now, though, it's time for this little birdie to bid the nest adieu.
Guhwah? Yeah, I'm sorry, Internet, but today is my last day at Chicagoist. See that? I'm already writing in the first person again. It's going to take some getting used to. I'm departing the noble ranks of the –ist family not because I'm tired of weather jokes or lewd punch lines (like that could ever happen) but because I got a job where I'll actually have to work during the day instead of surf the internet. But fret not; it's a cool job and I'm hugely excited. I'm off to Time Out Chicago, where I'll get to write about TV to my heart's content, take my cable bill as a tax deduction, and never ever feel guilty for staying home to watch Degrassi. I will of course remain a loyal fan of my beloved Chicagoist, so keep an eye out in the comments.
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Parting is such sweet sorrow.
That phrase is fucking clown shoes. Parting blows. We're gonna miss you, Margaret.
im sad to for your departure, but somehow we will manage to carry the torch on. it's been great bringing this little idea to fruition with you, margaret. we could have never done it without your help, encouragement, humor, and pottymouth!
Aw boo. I really enjoyed reading stuff written here by you during my job. Good luck with your new job!
Nice work! I've been a fan of Chicagoist since day two of its existence, mostly in part to your writing :) Good luck with Time Out, it's a great gig to have right now.
I'm dying to see what the TOC will be like. The London version is a god-send for anyone looking to do just about anything in the city.
The best part about it is that somehow they get in the info about the obviously good things to do with the incredibly obscure and hard-to-find things. Leave no stone unturned!
Sorry to see you go, but good luck at Time Out! May the snarkiness continue without you...
I'm both glad and sad to see you go, Margaret.
I'm glad for you, because working at Time Out Chicago sounds like a dream come true -- what an awesome thing to be doing. I'm also glad I got the chance to write that profile. (Thank you!)
I'm terribly sad, though, because I've always enjoyed reading what you had to say. You have made me nearly snort liquid through my nose laughing so many times...
For all that, thank you so much! And best of luck at TOC!
Yay, Margaret! Glad to hear that Degrassi may finally get the attention it deserves, and from such a hilarious writer. Looking forward to your byline whenever TOC bows (first quarter 2005?).
Margaret, you were awesome here. I'll miss your writing a lot. Best wishes at TOC.—Meaty Buds