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Our Galena Spring Getaway

saBEE,

Friendship is the gold thread that ties the heart of all the world. – John Evelyn This year marks our fifth spring in Galena. Every one of those years, we have had wonderful times at Pine Hollow Inn with the Mathys. I always look forward to this spring getaway. Since…

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Love this city!

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Come and show me another city with lifted head singing. – Carl Sandburg Spring is such a wonderful time to visit Chicago. During our short stay, we had a little bit of everything: super warm weather, a thunderstorm, and a lovely spring day. No matter how many times we visit,…

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Heading North

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Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. – Matsuo Bashō We closed up Camelot over the weekend. The plants were moved indoors to the side window, and the fridge and freezer were cleared out. Bags were packed for our migration north — first to Chicago, then…

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Mother’s Day 2026

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We are all more than the worst thing that has happened to us – Bryan Stevenson I did not realize it was Mother’s Day until I heard someone mention it at the golf club. No wonder there were morning tee times available at the last minute. Once I realized what…