Steven Chaitman breaks out his middle school journal to recall his worst summer ever at the age of 13, and how a roller coaster, of all things, helped him cope.

About the performer: Steven Chaitman is the managing editor of Oy!Chicago and the "visionary" behind "Oy! Let Me Tell You …" He's also written for Windy City Times and RedEye and even has his own movie blog.