My (nearly) four days in Chicago went by in the blink of an eye! There was lots of walking, some lounging by the pool, a few historical sites and a couple of tremendous meals and a fair amount of silliness. It was a terrific getaway and Iβm already looking for pet sits so I can … Continue reading Chicago top 10
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Blowing into the Windy City
Even though I didnβt take a βbigβ trip this year, I do feel as if Iβve still gotten around a bit this summer with last monthβs visits to the Cape and Northampton and concerts both north and south of home. Itβs felt good, in spite of the paralyzing heat, to be home and spending time … Continue reading Blowing into the Windy City
NoHo (area) top 10
My stay in Northampton last week provided me with a wonderful opportunity to spend some real time in an area that Iβve come to know over the years only superficially. Iβve attended shows there numerous times, in a few different venues, and have experienced some of what NoHo has to offer, but in no way … Continue reading NoHo (area) top 10
New (to me) York City
When it comes to NYC, Iβm a bit of a traditionalist. Iβm more inclined to revisit my favorite spots rather than to continually try new places. It isnβt that Iβm opposed to new experiences, itβs just that I want to frequent the spaces where Iβve been pleased in the past. Last week, N. and I … Continue reading New (to me) York City
Please stop celebrating consumerism as a holiday
From my social media feeds (primarily FB and Insta), I see that Amazonβs annual gluttony of purchasing, Prime Day, is coming up soon. There are many sites posting suggestions for best deals and lists featuring what to buy where, along with tips on how to manage the purchasing process. There are many special prices and … Continue reading Please stop celebrating consumerism as a holiday
6 things you should know
Iβm here to refute every person who claims thereβs nothing cool going on around here when the reality is there are actually more fun things to do than there are hours in the day. Here are a few that are on my radar right now: First Friday - at the Eleven. This Friday Tops of … Continue reading 6 things you should know
Parlons de la food, part deux
After 3 nights in Marseille we caught a train to Nice where we would spend the remaining 4 nights of our spring vacation. The train ride, primarily along the coast, provided great views and welcome shelter from what would end up being the rainiest day of the week. Once settled into our port view apartment, … Continue reading Parlons de la food, part deux






