Across the pond
We took a whirlwind trip to London and Paris, my mom and sister and I, just to be there together. Thoughts and photos from our Euro-jaunt here. … Read More Across the pond
Category: City-ing
City-ing No. 7: Live in it, all of it.
I’m trying to explore as much of Chicago as I can, to make the boundaries of home stretch farther and farther, to remember the corners of the city I’ll never ever see. It’s a big, wonderful, heartbreaking city, and I’m learning. … Read More City-ing No. 7: Live in it, all of it.
To the great city
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip the the great city, New York, with its bagels and pals and people-watching and iconic glory. Here’s a smattering of my trip in words and pictures. … Read More To the great city
City-ing No. 6: Winter greens
Do yourself a self-care favor this winter, and find yourself some green! Either at home or out-and-about, surrounding yourself with leafy things makes all the grey more bearable. … Read More City-ing No. 6: Winter greens
Adventures in Unremarkable Nannying for the Tender-Hearted
My day job is nannying four sweet kids who have a whole lot going on without me. A whole lot except for peeling oranges. That’s where I step in. … Read More Adventures in Unremarkable Nannying for the Tender-Hearted
Citying No. 5: Power-ladies
Celebrating the women in my life, all of us only beginning, gathering up the world, trying our hardest, and humming with power. We are all, all of us, doing very well. … Read More Citying No. 5: Power-ladies
City-ing No. 4: Ode to Clog Mom
Cities are big and full of all sorts of people. It’s necessary to find and celebrate kindred spirits in Chicago, ESPECIALLY the one and only Clog Mom. … Read More City-ing No. 4: Ode to Clog Mom
City-ing No. 3
A CHICAGO COFFEESHOP ROUND-UP! for your Thursday delight! (according to me, aka – definitely not all-inclusive but hopefully homey and nice!)
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City-ing No. 2
In which I get VERY excited about street festivals and fried dough and thunderstorms. FESTA!… Read More City-ing No. 2
City-ing No. 1
Unsolicited city-ing advice from a self-proclaimed noob. It’s fun!… Read More City-ing No. 1
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