Kate SammonWhat We Keep“I kept this”, my grandma said, showing me an empty Stroh’s can. We were standing in her bedroom. “I know it’s silly, but I can’t throw it…Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
Kate SammonAmerica, I love you (America, I Hate You)A few months ago, it occurred to me that I’d been going out and drinking more than usual. “I’m just busy”, I thought. “I say yes to people…Jul 4, 2017Jul 4, 2017
Kate SammonYour Suburban ApathyI grew up in Chicagoland. That’s actually what they call it. And by it I mean the great sprawl of suburbs surrounding Chicago. It never…Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
Kate SammonUnsolicited Dating AdviceRemember when I started an advice column, gave some advice, and then stopped for months and months and months?Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Kate SammonWhat’s OursWhile I agree that there are far more important things to be outraged over than the Mike Pence v. Hamilton showdown, it did bring to mind…Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016
Kate SammonChicago’s CubsAnthony Bourdain once said about Chicago, “This one of the truly most awesome cities in the world…it’s like the greatest city in America.”Oct 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016
Kate SammonHow Brock Turners Come to BeI grew up in a middle class family and both of my parents worked full-time, but I went to nice private Catholic schools. This meant…Jun 8, 20161Jun 8, 20161
Kate SammonRead a Fucking BookTen years ago, my friend Nate got us a seasonal job handing out mints for a well-known gum company in Chicago. It paid $14 an hour, which…May 27, 2016May 27, 2016
Kate SammonWhat to Expect When You’re 30 and UnmarriedTurning 30 means a lot of things to a lot of people. To many it means: “SHIT!?! Hurry up! Get married, pop out some kids, and quit messin’…Aug 18, 2015Aug 18, 2015
Kate SammonMeant2BOne night, when I was 13 years old, I wished upon a falling star that Joe Vanderhoof and I would fall in love and get married. Joe…Aug 17, 2015Aug 17, 2015