My post-CHA Summer 2012 weekend in Chicago went something like this: “OMG, shoes! I must have the shoes!” “Break-your-own-geodes? I’ve wanted to do this since I was five!” “Pancakes with fried plantains on top? Brilliant!” “Two uninterrupted hours of crocheting on the plane? Perfect!” Giant e-hugs to my darling friend Aubs, who facilitated a wonderful …