The theme this year is Art in Bloom. The show runs through April 4. You'll have to see it in entirety to appreciate, as the brochure says, the "eye popping installations, each a tribute to a major movement in art history." View the ten photos in this slide show for a glimpse of the beauty. …
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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 …
In the following slide show, walk along with me to and from the swim portion of Chicago's Triathlon. It was crisp and sunny this morning, a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors and the wonders of the human body. There are thousands of tourists in town. One participant (staying at our home!) said, "This race …
If you don't mind waiting 3-4 years to tour the Thornton Quarry, this is an outing for you. When you’re traveling south of Chicago on the Tristate, have you ever wondered about that deep stone hole below that “dike” you’re crossing? For years, we’ve traveled that road to Michigan, and I would crane my neck …
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