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      • Chapter 1 – Sweet Little Hoitie
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      • Chapter 15 – Cogito Ergo Sum
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    • Iowa Summer Writing Festival – Rant
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Tag: Grant Park

New Friends in Grant Park – Chicago

On August 9, 2013February 3, 2014 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago2 Comments

Sir George Solti, former Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, received company in his namesake garden of Grant Park yesterday. These photos show the guests eager to mingle with all! Visit them at Michigan Ave and E. Jackson Dr. They will stay until spring. Let's hope they like our winters!

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Taste of Chicago – 2013

On July 12, 2013 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago2 Comments

We went to the Taste last night, the second of the five-day day run this year. The crowds were manageable, the weather delightful, and the food its usual fun, varied, and yummy. Here's a taste of the Taste in a slide show: The Taste runs through Sunday, July 14. There is also lots of music, …

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Chicago – Gold Coast Art Fair – 2012

On June 30, 2012June 30, 2012 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago4 Comments

Today I'm thinking of my acronym for the names of streets north of the Chicago River that cross Michigan Avenue. I Go Out On Every Hot Saturday to Chicago. Which I did. I went out on this HOT Saturday (90 degrees) in Chicago, along with hundreds of others, to the Gold Coast Art Fair. My …

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