ANGER, FORGIVENESS and #OprahsLifeClass: things I need to learn about myself
I think it’s ironic…I am on a very early train to Chicago to go see Oprah as part of the audience in the LifeClass series on the OWN Network. Its not ironic that I am ... Read more
View ArticleJoy Rising – Week Three of Oprah’s LifeClass – Back to Chicago
It Friday morning and 9 am in Michigan. I am sitting on an Amtrak train headed to Chicago. It is a chilly morning with dew and frost on the pines, on the roofs, in the ... Read more
View Articlee.leaven… a little bit of HEAVEN in Chicago–Restaurant Review
I love Chicago. It is one of the only US cities that I go back to again and again and again. The reason I seem to like it so much is that I don’t ... Read more
View ArticleGetting Organized – On the Road to Chicago–North American Nationals of Irish...
My oldest daughter is a competitive Irish Dancer and this week we are on the road again to the North American National of Irish Dancing. This will be held in Chicago from July 2 – ... Read more
View ArticleExceptional Food @The Purple Pig in Chicago–a restaurant review
I find myself in the beautiful city of Chicago yet again…what is it about this place that keeps drawing me back? This time I was here with my daughter as she competed in the ... Read more
View ArticleFireworks Seadog Cruise–A special view of #Chicago at Blogher 2013
Next week I am headed to Chicago and I will be attending Blogher 2013. This is my third conference and I just loved attending. Last year I was in New York City with my family ... Read more
View ArticleCheezborger, Cheezborger…No Pepsi, Coke! The Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago...
“Cheezborger, cheezborger, no fries – chips, No Pepsi – Coke” – SNL If you grew up in the late 70s and watched Saturday Night Live you recognize that line. It became iconic when John Belushi, Bill ......
View ArticleKurio S Series of Android 4.2 devices–Product Review #Blogher13 #SweetSuite
One of the really interesting toys that I saw at #SweetSuite at Blogher 2013 in Chicago was the Kurio S Series of Android 4.2 devices for families with kids from Techno Source. Parents & kids ......
View ArticleFour Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday
Four Points Sheraton Hotel–Rush Street in Chicago #HotelReview #Travel Thursday This is the second time that I had stayed at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. The first time was with a few...
View ArticlePhoto Essay of Frank Lloyd Wright Home + Studio and Oak Park Homes
We were in Chicago for less than 48 hours but we were able to knock off one item that is on my bucket list: visiting the swanky suburb of Oak Park to see some of ... Read more
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