tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post8979568799662307458..comments2024-03-28T03:10:51.807-05:00Comments on Julia Sweeney: Julia Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02459682985438227986noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-6576432127996415002011-09-19T03:52:48.740-05:002011-09-19T03:52:48.740-05:00lovely post.lovely post.personal trainer mayfairhttp://upfitness.co.uk/locations/mayfair-personal-training-gym/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-4398638676056715542009-12-08T05:52:10.521-06:002009-12-08T05:52:10.521-06:00Chicago is a great town. At least to visit. I vi...Chicago is a great town. At least to visit. I visit every day after Thanksgiving to taste gleuwine at Daly Plaza. But I'm tired of snow. Indianapolis had the first snow yesterday and I'm tired of snow already. I want to move back to L.A. where I spent a majority of my adult life. Humans weren't meant to live somewhere where is gets below 0 degrees F.raxermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609372490758814978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-20590991208410851592009-09-12T15:36:16.886-05:002009-09-12T15:36:16.886-05:00I have missed your blog and am happy to read it ag...I have missed your blog and am happy to read it again! Congratulations (belated) on the move to Chicago, it sounds lovely.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589146018611238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-30256892377877717712009-08-15T13:44:51.574-05:002009-08-15T13:44:51.574-05:00so glad i stumbed onto your blog! in my eyes your ...so glad i stumbed onto your blog! in my eyes your comedy and writing put you into this generations "erma bombeck" category. no other writer/actor is so down to earth and real, all the while keeping me giggling at life, and loss! thank you for your work ms. sweeney :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-49065439712735601872009-07-31T16:52:52.495-05:002009-07-31T16:52:52.495-05:00glad to hear you are settling in!! Tell the family...glad to hear you are settling in!! Tell the family HI for me. Many hugs ...Natalie Younghttp://www.natalieyoungstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-28081820538137986972009-07-21T20:00:31.908-05:002009-07-21T20:00:31.908-05:00Hi Julia,
I live in Wilmette and saw your show wi...Hi Julia,<br /><br />I live in Wilmette and saw your show with Jill at the Lakeshore in March and in May and I just loved it. I see you'll be coming to SPACE in Evanston and I know that will be a wonderful venue for you; it's a great place.<br /><br />I have been living here for about 11 years and love it. It is an adjustment from Chicago city life, but I agree the parking is to die for and also the peacefulness, the lack of traffic, and the beautiful lakefront, too. You have to work a little harder to find bohemian friends, but they are out there. <br /><br />Just wanted to say welcome to the neighborhood; we are so lucky to have you here!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908274713144974073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-66270798075650754982009-07-14T22:04:53.527-05:002009-07-14T22:04:53.527-05:00I'm glad you are enjoying the Chicagoland area...I'm glad you are enjoying the Chicagoland area. It's a pretty great place. I agree with Susan Sink, though. There are diverse communities, such as Hanover Park where I live, in the suburbs. My brother lives in California and he loves it, but Chicago will always be the place for me. Welcome!tmissishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102561147594571936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-10953187081941448882009-06-13T15:37:34.352-05:002009-06-13T15:37:34.352-05:00I can't believe a month has gone by since you ...I can't believe a month has gone by since you posted this and I didn't notice. Wait, yes I can. You haven't posted anything in a LONG time! LOL<br /><br />Glad to have you back and all that. Looking forward to more.<br /><br />And we'll miss you this July at TAM7!!Sheldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861876430546129295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-75750036847164496372009-06-06T18:06:02.147-05:002009-06-06T18:06:02.147-05:00Hi Julia,
I'm a new fan from Ireland. Saw yo...Hi Julia,<br /><br />I'm a new fan from Ireland. Saw your Ted.com 'letting go of god' and loved it. I didn't realise you were the Julia Sweeney on Jonathan Richman's 'Just Because I'm Irish', but yay!<br /><br />I also lived in Chicago in my childhood and again in my 20s for a little while - weather too cold/hot for me - west of Ireland's easier to deal with; but otherwise I love Chicago.<br /><br />BTW, I'm never gonna dye my hair (in late 40s now); it's a never-ending treadmill!nurnduffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-60430550549454035912009-06-03T12:36:47.754-05:002009-06-03T12:36:47.754-05:00thrilled to hear this Julia.
If you want to read ...thrilled to hear this Julia.<br /><br />If you want to read about the gritty world of Rogers Park/Uptown just south of you -- check out Lorraine's news site. (she sells ads and has calendar section too)<br /><br />http://www.lakeeffectnews.comPantheon Zeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990697055019976633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-68662756479385975732009-05-21T14:09:53.356-05:002009-05-21T14:09:53.356-05:00Just finished listening to your talk on TED. You a...Just finished listening to your talk on TED. You are exceptionally bright and funny. Sadly you use your talents against the Church about which you clearly know so very little. I'm sure the monologue will be a gas in the moments following the end of your earthly life. It would be disingenuous of me to say I will pray for you because I know I won't. Hope it all works out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-24831761440308794262009-05-12T16:28:00.000-05:002009-05-12T16:28:00.000-05:00Great reading your blog. I've listened to Letting ...Great reading your blog. I've listened to Letting Go of God, which my send gave me SOO many times, that I hear your voice as I read this blog. I grew up in Chicago, my family now lives in L.A. (I'm in Virginia) and I miss Chicago! So happy for you! Life sounds good.mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16818266600526286808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-89593094332397565122009-05-04T20:22:00.000-05:002009-05-04T20:22:00.000-05:00The sheeple continue getting fleeced.
This is hug...The sheeple continue getting fleeced.<br /><br />This is huge!<br /><br />http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/religionandtheology/1374/the_ponzi_prosperity_gospel/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-21758230423657344682009-04-25T01:19:00.000-05:002009-04-25T01:19:00.000-05:00There's something special about that area of the c...There's something special about that area of the country. I just read a lot of what you wrote about frozen Lake Michigan out loud to my boyfriend and it truly made me miss my hometown of Buffalo, NY more than I could have ever anticipated. I recently moved to Portland, OR (talk about being in a lily-white area!) and just find everything out here so ... strange! <br /><br />Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visit (right up there with Boston, in fact) and I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying yourself. Can't wait to hear more of your adventures!Karenhttp://www.karenthecroccy.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-74778903899043728392009-04-23T23:20:00.000-05:002009-04-23T23:20:00.000-05:00Hello. Today I took a day off work (I'm a teacher...Hello. Today I took a day off work (I'm a teacher) and when I was passing by Lakeview theater,carrying some groceries, I saw the Jill and Julia show. I had seen Letting Go of God there a couple years ago. . . I loved it so much I brought my friends to another performance. Anyhow, seeing the Jill and Julia show jogged my memory to a performance you did with Jill S. on TED.com, and that got me to look you up again, and lo and behold you live in my neighboorhood! I hope you enjoy Chciago. From the sound of your post, it sounds like you're up north in Evanston or Wilmette. I'm sure you are already settled in and content, but if you're looking for tips on things to do/ eat in Chicago (sorry but I love chicago food) Here are some tips: 1. Visit Women and Children First -- great feminist book store. It's on Clark street in Andersonville. <br /><br />2. Eat a hot dog at The Wiener's Circle (best hot dogs in town, seriously). Last time I was there, they were closed down. It wasn't due to sanitation, it was due to pipes. I'm not sure if they've opened up again, but do try it (if you eat meat--not sure) They're on Clark in Lincoln Park. 3. There's a dog beach at Montrose Harbor. Dogs can run around off the leash and play with each other. A lot of fun. 4. Have some italian ice at Marios Lemonade stand, and while you're at it get some italian beef at Als. They are across the street from each other in little italy on Taylor street. Just take 290 (Congress) get off at Racine head south to Taylor and turn left. Can't miss it. If you pass the United Center, you've gone too far. 5. Catch a play at Steppenwolf or Navy Pier's Shakespeare Theater. Both are awesome. I'm sure you already know that though. Right now they've got something going on about Blago--the idiot. He's an embarassment. 6. If you're looking for a good vet I use Blum on Belmont. Dr. Marks is phenomenal. Oprah's dogs go there too, at least they used to. There's a piture of the owner with her in one of the waiting rooms that the vets use. 7. If you are a vegetarian, try The Chicago Diner on Belmont in Boystown. Good meat-free food. I have a lot of vegetarian friends. 8. Speaking of Boystown, if you're looking for some good martinis, try the Kit kat Club, they have half priced martinis on Tuesday and Sundays along with annoying drag queen performers (my opinion-they're just too loud. But the matinis are too good. I love the Cherry Coke Martini) 9. If you like good jewish food, I love The Bagel on Broadway right down the street from Lakeview theater. 10. Visit the museums. I don't visit them nearly as much as I should. All are good, but my favorite is the Shedd cause I love dolphins or the Museum of Science and Industry... I don't konw why. . . it's just fun. 11. If you're looking for good views, the Hancock is better than the Sears in my opinion. <br /> Sorry about this lengthy post. You probably already know this stuff. . . Enjoy. Summer is right around the corner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-40738949687069845742009-04-23T23:02:00.000-05:002009-04-23T23:02:00.000-05:00So glad you are loving your life. I LOVED "Lettin...So glad you are loving your life. I LOVED "Letting Go of God." BTW, the platinum hair is beautiful and only dweebs who buy into the nazi american advertising culture would think that you should dye it. My daughter lives in Chicago. You are a breath of fresh air to the religiously unafilliated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-60639813614307726932009-04-21T10:59:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:59:00.000-05:00I am so glad you are doing so well, and that the m...I am so glad you are doing so well, and that the move was so positive!!! It's great having you back on the blog. :)Lois Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948217674898022349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-70404311810932015842009-04-20T20:09:00.000-05:002009-04-20T20:09:00.000-05:00You were asked if you were Mulan's grandmother bec...You were asked if you were Mulan's grandmother because you won't dye your hair. It makes you look years older than you really are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-27838638020253386442009-04-20T14:31:00.000-05:002009-04-20T14:31:00.000-05:00Julia - it's so nice to have you posting again. C...Julia - it's so nice to have you posting again. Congratulations on a successful resettlement. I hope things continue to go well for you and your family.Andi Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692640504138596272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-79633518073884877452009-04-18T13:33:00.000-05:002009-04-18T13:33:00.000-05:00i am sooooooooo glad u r back!!! i love u julia sw...i am sooooooooo glad u r back!!! i love u julia sweeney!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-29793223480660453812009-04-15T17:06:00.000-05:002009-04-15T17:06:00.000-05:00Chicago is the greatest-- and I'm so happy someone...Chicago is the greatest-- and I'm so happy someone who has lived in LA so long can appreciate that. Consider moving to Evanston-- it's not perfectly integrated, as it still has lots of segregation issues, but it's so much more multicultural than, well, points north. And you'll find lots of moms your age as well-- educated, artistic folks who got happy late.<br />Keep posting! Such an adventure!<br /><br />And if you can, make contact with other good monologue and theater folks-- Jeff Dorchen and the Magnuses are a place to start. And go see something by Red Moon Theater when you get a chance, just for the spectacle of it all!Susan Sinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589676724693684830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-24647924874476241782009-04-13T20:38:00.000-05:002009-04-13T20:38:00.000-05:00I know what you mean about moving from a crazy pla...I know what you mean about moving from a crazy place to a quiet one. I go from NYC to visit my parents in South Carolina and its almost confusing not running everywhere, being smiled at, and not bumping into humans every 4 seconds. I love Manhattan but I think sometimes, do I really need it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309385609809902693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-50437099498472179732009-04-07T14:29:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:29:00.000-05:00It's nice to have you back :) I'm glad you've been...It's nice to have you back :) I'm glad you've been so blissful!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00217328994312514770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-85200345960040724502009-04-05T00:51:00.000-05:002009-04-05T00:51:00.000-05:00Julia, I am so happy that you are happy! And I'm ...Julia, I am so happy that you are happy! And I'm happy to see you posting here again. :-)<BR/><BR/>-- Lisa W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16654170.post-84463718914388183382009-04-04T23:08:00.000-05:002009-04-04T23:08:00.000-05:00I'm so glad to see your posts pop up again on my R...I'm so glad to see your posts pop up again on my RSS feed. Looking forward to hearing about life in the 'burbs.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>TimmyBTimmyBhttp://web.me.com/timbryant1noreply@blogger.com