There’s something about being back in my college town – even if it’s only 40 minutes from where I currently live – that wipes away the three years that separate me from graduation. It feels impossible that it has been nearly 38 months since I sat inside Pine Yard, soaked through on my graduation night, […]
Tag: Chicago
Taste(s) of Chicago
This past weekend brought Bobby’s parents to town for some fun in the (hot) Chicago sun. The temperature held steady in the nineties, but we still managed to pack in a lot of outdoor activities. On Saturday morning, we attended the Taste of Chicago, which I hadn’t been to since 2010. Source The main purpose […]
A Conversation with Farmers and Ranchers
This week I had a thought-provoking lesson in where our food comes from. I was invited by my friend Liz to attend a breakfast with members of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, a “a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners.” The purpose of […]
Long Grove Strawberry Festival Reprise
We enjoyed the Long Grove Strawberry Fest so much last year that we had to make a reprise! A chance to hang out with good friends and indulge in strawberries by the pound? Sign me up! The strawberry baked goods were out in full force, too. Sugar-coated donuts, frosted donuts, chocolate donuts, drizzled donuts…delicious. I […]
A Magical Trip, Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom
I’ve got two more recap posts to share with you before life goes back to normal around here. Although if I’m being honest, I do hope a bit of the magic will remain… Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios After a good night’s sleep, we […]
Printers Row Lit Fest
First of all, thank you so much for the kind words on our half marathon. You are all amazing and really helped me keep the race in perspective. I’ve spent the past couple of days foam rolling and stretching like crazy and am happy to report that the soreness is nearly gone. Now the real […]
Avenge Is Sweet
I can’t believe it’s Thursday already! I’m gearing up for an insanely busy weekend that consists of staying in my apartment most of the time. What’s that? You think that’s an oxymoron? Well, I’m not so sure I will be able to just walk around my neighborhood… Source The NATO Summit is here. Don’t get […]
A Quarter Century
Yesterday was an excellent day. I turned 25 and my phone turned back time. That, my friends, is a POP phone – very business appropriate. I first came across it in a SELF Magazine fashion spread with Emmy Rossum. Basically, you attach it to your cell phone or anything with a headset plug in and […]