A couple of bands (or members of) got together to do an acoustic benefit show for victims of ICE. The event had Deanna of Sincere Engineer performing. Not only did she show up while fighting bronchitis, she sang her heart out & helped raise a collective middle finger to ICE and this bullshit administration. It’s so refreshing seeing artists with backbones. A few days later she posted she will be doing a polar plunge for special olympics. As a mother of two kids with special needs (one who does cheer and gymnastics with special olympics) I couldn’t love this woman more. She’s so sweet and down to earth, and even gave me a food recommendation while in Chicago. It was called the Chef’s Special. I got there early and got a seat at the bar. I’m severely allergic to citrus, watermelon and mango so eating out is anxiety inducing for me. This restaurant went above and beyond with my allergy, even offered to move me to a private table (even though they were packed) since a lot of the bar drinks had orange peels. I’m ok as long as I don’t eat it so didn’t want to take a whole table to myself. I asked the bartender for a Diet Coke & she quickly washed her hands before handling my drink. This might seem like bare minimum stuff but I can assure you it’s not the normal. One time I told my server at a restaurant about my allergy and they brought my Diet Coke with a lime, or my calamari with lemons. But when I’m traveling I have little options other than to eat out so I’m super thankful when restaurants make me feel comfortable. Anyway, here is the Queen of Corndogs – Deanna
