And into the field I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. – John Muir The plan had been to book two weeks in the city for when our niece, Juha, would be going to summer camp at Young People’s Theatre downtown. We found a Yorkville condo that…
When things go wrong, don’t go with them. – Elvis Presley I was excited to have a townhouse booked downtown through AirBnB from May to October. The combination of downtown life, time at maoVee, and days at Idlewild felt appealing. While we did not really know exactly how it would…
The ache for home lives in all of us. – Maya Angelou It was an easy flight from Chicago to Detroit. Our departure was delayed, but the extra time was well spend in the Delta lounge with a Chicago dog and a glass of wine, while I worked on blog…
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…
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,…
