the eye candy, thoughts, political musings, and map of evolving tastes of a 31-year-old married Chicagoan lawyer lady, mama, and standard poodle mom-- and a self-proclaimed acquired taste. things i love include, but are certainly not limited to: books, owls, the bill of rights, chicago, coffee, feminism, sparkly objects, politics, tastefully ruffled clothing, good food, expressions of kindness, animals, margaret atwood, typography, classy elegance, hardwood floors, rosie the riveter, and standard poodles.