Alan J. Shannon has written for many publications, including Viva Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times’ Elite Magazine, and Local Palate. He currently blogs for Low...view moreAlan J. Shannon has written for many publications, including Viva Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times’ Elite Magazine, and Local Palate. He currently blogs for Low Impact Living. Shannon lives in Chicago’s historic East Ukrainian Village with his partner, Scott, cat, Theo, and two fish.view less