Living in the city, we have lots of interesting neighbors. But the latest newcomers, at 21 to 39 feet, are the tallest. From my living room window, I recently spotted a large white oval resembling the top half of a gigantic egg. So we took a trip across the street, and this is what we …
Tag: Michigan Avenue
Tulip Time in Chicago – 2013
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.... Yes it is! For those of you who remember Mr. Rogers, that was his opening song. And it's mine today as I invite you to watch this slide show of proof that spring has finally arrived in Chicago. My husband went camera happy along Michigan Ave and I in …
Chicago’s Storm Today 7-1-12
11:49:41am The storm seemed to leave as quickly as it had come. Sailboats went back out in the lake and people resumed their sightseeing in Millennium Park and on Michigan Avenue. And I was reminded once again that "The heavens declare the glory of God..." Psalm 19:1.
Chicago – Gold Coast Art Fair – 2012
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 …
Chicago Remembers Steve Jobs
I saw the wrap-around-the-corner line at the Apple store yesterday on Michigan Avenue. Exciting. Then I heard on the news that sales were reaching more than the first four Harry Potter movies--in part due to Steve Job's death. I like stopping to reflect on the meaning of someone's life. I did that last week on …
A Magnificent Mile of Joy
At almost 69, I'm realizing my "Bucket List" has suddenly become important. A few days ago we were out for lunch with friends our age when it popped into my mind to ask, "What's on your bucket list?" Most everyone knows that phrase refers to the movie starring Jack Nicholson (I've loved him ever since …
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