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Little postings of appreciation, beauty, inspiration, and whimsy.
The weather has been so strange around here. Last weekend it was 80F (glorious!), then 50 F, and finally snow on Monday. This morning we had sleet showers. Our poor confused garden! And the bunny that lives under our porch seems grumpy about it too. Understandably!
Beautiful signs of Spring are everywhere on my morning walk around the neighborhood. What a strange contrast to the snow and hail we’ve had …
Wishing all good things to you and yours in the year to come! 💜🎆🥂🥰
Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season. 🎄🎁🌨️❄️🥰
The Baha’i Temple is not far from my home, and it is a beautiful place! The size and scale can be a little overwhelming when you get up close. But what I really appreciate is all the details that go into making this place so special - whether it’s the scrollwork on the building columns,… Continue reading A subdued Baha’i Temple
Do you have a favorite place to rest and recharge? Besides my studio, for me that place is the shores of Lake Michigan, just two miles from home. This weekend I was lucky to have 24 hours to catch up with a college friend I haven’t seen in about 20 years. The visit was wonderful… Continue reading A muted Lake Michigan
One of the small pleasures of visiting Lillstreet is having a peek at the art displayed everywhere. Here are some additional pictures of art on display from last Saturday.
One of the many things I enjoy about Lillstreet is that there is art everywhere. It’s chaotic, a little messy, but always a visual feast! When I arrived on Saturday, a little pop-up shop ‘Babbleon’ and gallery was bring set up between the second and third floors. It was varied and playful and I enjoyed… Continue reading Art, art everywhere
Considering all the ridiculous food sensitivities in my family (plus being gluten and dairy free), our dinner and desserts turned out to be both beautiful and delicious! Do you have family traditions that make you cry? No? Me neither, thankfully! 🦃 🍽🥧 BUT, my mom’s mashed potato recipe calls for a a mountain of sautéed… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2022
It’s getting pretty cold here for walking outdoors. I think I’ll be back on the treadmill soon, sadly. A couple of mornings ago I took a one hour loop around my neighborhood. I was surprised to see that there are still spots of color in spite of the fact that it’s been pretty dark and… Continue reading Winter walk
I grew up in New England, and for as long as I can remember it has been my favorite time of year. The changes in the air, the colors, and the sound and smell of leaves crunching under foot. It’s different in Chicagoland. For one thing, we have different trees here. Instead of the iconic… Continue reading Fall colors
I got Covid from one of my kids in early October. I felt terrible that week - no surprise. I was still feeling crummy a week later. So for two weeks, I didn’t walk outside in the mornings. When I finally got outside, half the leaves had fallen off the trees, and many of our… Continue reading Pumpkin sentiments